James is chock full of goodness. Combining the first sentence of each paragraph in chapter 1 would read like this:
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. The brother in humble circumstances ought to take pride in his high position. Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial. When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." Don't be deceived my dear brothers. My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.
I guess that reads a little bit choppy, but it provides a nice overview of this chapter and the letter as a whole. Looking forward to chapter 2.
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