When James wrote this letter to Christians who were heavily persecuted and this caused all kinds of problems for them. James did not want them to compromise but to grow up as faithful children of God. He summarizes this section by saying “Be doers of God’s Word and not mere listeners” However many were kidding themselves thinking they were saved when they were not (Matthew 7:21-23). When true believers come the Word of God they are honest realizing we have three responsibilities to the Word that will ensure our salvation…