The judgment on selfishness.
Selfishness lay at the root of the sinfulness of the rich men, whose conduct is so sternly denounced. The sin
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James 5:1-6
James 5:1-6
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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