Paul vs James who is right?

[fhansen]

Context is every thing , no matter where what Book in the bible you are reading !!

dan p

Well, I certainly don't disagree with that.

 

[FredVB]

Any objective bible reader will come to realize and acknowledge that there are both carrots and sticks represented in Scripture, encouraging us in the faith, while warning us about turning away from it.

I would not have thought of that description, but there are certainly the encouragements for faith and not fearing, and the warning against faithlessness and falling to more sin in rebellion to God. That is what sin is. When we think sin is hard to avoid, remember, it is rebellion to God. It is more than mere weakness to turn to sin. But the sins that are such are indicated in the scriptures in some way significant enough for us to understand. Sin is not merely what others would disagree with you doing. But none of us should turn from God in what we do.