ACC ~ James 1 v11

THE HAPPINESS OF THE UNGODLY VANISHES. BEDE: The flower of the field is pretty and its smell is pleasant for a while, but it soon loses the attraction of its beauty and charm. The present happiness of the ungodly is exactly the same—it lasts for a day or two and then vanishes into nothing. The rising sun stands for the sentence of the strict Judge, which puts a quick end to the transient glory of the reprobate. Of course it is also true that the righteous person flourishes, though not in the same way. The unrighteous flourish for a time, like grass, but the righteous flourish forever, like great trees, as Scripture says: “The righteous flourish like the palm tree.” CONCERNING THE EPISTLE OF ST. JAMES.

FADING AWAY. OECUMENIUS: The rich man is said to fade away even while he goes about his business, because anyone engaged in business knows that it can always take an unexpected turn for the worse. COMMENTARY ON JAMES.

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