Jas.4.5

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Jas.4.5

Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

Jas.4.5

And do you suppose God doesn't care? The proverb has it that "he's a fiercely jealous lover."

Jas.4.5

Or do you think Scripture says without reason that the spirit he caused to live in us envies intensely?

Jas.4.5

Or do you think that the Scripture says in vain, "The Spirit who dwells in us yearns jealously"?

Jas.4.5

What do you think the Scriptures mean when they say that the Holy Spirit, whom God has placed within us, jealously longs for us to be faithful?