ACC ~ James 4 v12

ONLY ONE LAWGIVER. HILARY OF ARLES: The law of the Bible was given through many agents, like Moses and Elijah and John the Baptist, but ultimately it is still only one law, and there is only one lawgiver. INTRODUCTORY TRACTATE ON THE LETTER OF JAMES.

THE ARROGANCE OF JUDGING. BEDE: James says it is arrogant to judge another person and not to consider the uncertain state of our own weakness and time-bound life. CONCERNING THE EPISTLE OF ST. JAMES.

DO NOT DESPISE THE LAW. THEOPHYLACT: Who would endure having to live under a law which he despises? Therefore do not be a despiser of the law, says James, and do not look for some other legislator, who will prescribe the opposite. For there is only one lawgiver, God, who can both condemn and deliver sinners. COMMENTARY ON JAMES.

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