The parable of the Rich man and Lazarus is the key. Jesus called Pharisees and Teachers of the Law (Rich Men). He called sinners (Poor Men). (Matthew 21:32)(Luke 18:9-14)(Luke 15:1-2)
Leper’s were used by Jesus in many of the Gospel writings, to signify our true Carnal state. Isaiah 1:18 foretold this. The red and white of Isaiah 1:18 has a foundation in Leper’s. Also, the Clothing Of leper’s were as torn as their flesh... and people shunned them as Pariahs. Shunned? Just like Sinners... but what did Jesus say... Luke 5:32
If a person doesn’t understand the Red Letters... James and Paul go over their head like a Parable.
This thesis is proven every day.
James exalts the Royal Command (Love your Neighbor) and a quick read of Matthew 23 reveals this...
23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay a tenth of mint, dill, and cumin, yet you have neglected the more important matters of the law—
justice, mercy, and faith. These things should have been done without neglecting the others.
Matthew 23:23 -
Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 23:23 - Holman Christian Standard Bible
Would you like to see the part where Jesus blasts the Pharisees (Judaizers) for devouring widows houses in Matthew 23? James says something about pure religion if I remember correctly...
[14 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You devour widows’ houses and make long prayers just for show. This is why you will receive a harsher punishment.]
Matthew 23:14 -
Bible Gateway passage: Matthew 23:14 - Holman Christian Standard Bible
James discusses how the Rich man lays Charges Against the Messianic Congregation He is writing to... (James 2:6-7). ... which is a reference to the Jews that want to kill the Jews converted to Christ.
Rich man are Judaizers (Matthew 23)
Rahab was a Prostitute
Poor men are Sinners
James 3:14 looks interesting. Humility
Jesus does Good, we do well.
Have you contemplated that all the workers get paid the same pay? Matthew 20:1-16
James 3:17 —- The word variance here binds to “Impartial” And again links to the overarching theme of James which is the Fruits Of Faith in Christ... and are not a rebuttal to Faith Alone, but as I originally stated, a mocking the Phylactery lengthening Judaizers And a reassurance to the persecuted Jewish Early Church.
James 5:1-6 specifies the “Murder” Of the One that came for the Lost Sheep Of the House Of Israel, yet was innocent. It also vindicates my Thesis.
Later on, We find people are “spying” on Christian freedom.
Example... Paul could fry up some delicious Bacon and James could too... The (Judaizers) answered to the Pharisees... and since Paul revealed what the Pharisee agenda towards the BOC was (IE... Kill them)... we know that James is speaking in the presence of Converted Jews, with the risk of being Murdered for speaking about Faith in Jesus, (Alone), Salvation.
It all comes back to John 6:28-29.
I didn’t even Exegete all 5 chapters, line by line. And if you would like to press the issue, maybe we could both Exegete James back and forth.
My final discussion point, for this post will be the emboldened portion of your quote. So, Paul Exalts the Royal Command and 1 Corinthians 13 is the key to James... and He teaches Faith Alone, Salvation so extensively and rails against the Old Law so completely (The Law is Good, but Utilizing it for Salvation or Judgment is bad... Stone tablets too)... that my Jewish friends are disgusted with Paul.
Galatians 1:17-20 is super important because James, Paul And Peter meet up. Peter crowns Pauls doctrine as the most complex in scripture 2 Peter 3:16, and James is called The Lord’s Brother.
Have you noticed Paul and James speak in Parables?
Jesus reveals why He speaks in Parables. It’s the same reason Judaizers cling to James but are actually shamed by what he is teaching. Matthew 13:44-46
The Parable of the Seed Sower contains that gem of Scripture.
All blessings in The BEST Table Flipper Of them all to you (Matthew 21:12-17... which is only two chapters away from Matthew 23.)