ISB ~ James 4 v4

Unfaithful creatures!:Literally, “Adulteresses!”

• The Prophets used this epithet for the idolaters of Israel, whose infidelity to the covenant was considered spiritual adultery against Yahweh (Jer 3:6-10; 31:32; Hos 3:1). James charges some of his own readers with idolatry because their love for created things has overpowered their love for the Creator (see 1 Jn 2:15). Their friendship with the world stands in stark contrast to righteous Abraham, who became a “friend of God” because he was willing to surrender even his most beloved possession (Isaac) to please the Lord (Jas 2:21-23).