James 2:11-13

The Voice

¹¹ The same God who said, “Do not commit adultery,”^[a] also says, “Do not murder.”^[b] If you break either of these commands, you’re a lawbreaker, no matter how you look at it. ¹² So live your life in such a way that acknowledges that one day you will be judged. But the law that judges also gives freedom, ¹³ although you can’t expect to be shown mercy if you refuse to show mercy. But hear this: mercy always wins against judgment! Thank God!