ACC ~ James 1 v22

ONE WORD. AUGUSTINE: James did not say “of the words” but “of the Word,” in spite of the fact that there are so many words from the Holy Scriptures which are venerated in the church. SERMONS 71.22.

DOING THE WORD. AUGUSTINE: Neither I nor any other preacher can see into your hearts … but God is looking, for nothing can be hidden from him. … Do not deceive yourselves by coming eagerly to hear the Word and then failing to do it. If it is a good thing to hear, it is a much better thing to do. If you do not hear, you cannot do, and therefore you will build nothing. But if you hear and do not do, then what you are building will be a ruin. SERMONS 179.7-8.

BE MINDFUL. ANDREAS: In other words, be mindful of your own salvation! CATENA.

GIVING EFFECT TO WHAT IS HEARD. OECUMENIUS: James knows that some people can get all exited by what they hear, but even in the course of listening their enthusiasm may start to cool off. Therefore he adds these words, so that they may give effect to what they hear. COMMENTARY ON JAMES.

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