Therefore fasting is not a matter of precept. Cancel. Objection 2: Further, whoever infringes a precept commits a mortal sin. Learn with flashcards, games, and more — for free. Now fasting is a work of supererogation: else it would have to be equally observed at all places and times. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.. 3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Change Language {{#items}} Objection 2: Further, whoever infringes a precept commits a mortal sin. 24:21, "Have nothing to do with detractors," says: "The …Saint Thomas Aquinas—Summa Theologica, Whether Fasting is a Matter of Precept?Objection 1: It would seem that fasting is not a matter of precept. 9 With it we bless the Lord and Father and with it we curse people made in God’s image. Whether the Seventh Beatitude Corresponds to the Gift of Wisdom. Now it is only for the perfect to hear wisdom, according to 1 Cor. 3:9 Men made after the likeness of God - Indeed we have now lost this likeness; yet there remains from thence an indelible nobleness, which we ought to reverence both in ourselves and others. Watch our overview video on the book of James, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 3:9 Men made after the likeness of God - Indeed we have now lost this likeness; yet there remains from thence an indelible nobleness, which we ought to reverence both in ourselves and others. Change Language {{#items}} For precepts are not given about works of supererogation which are a matter of counsel. James alludes to another reason God does not give in answer to prayer - wicked motives - which is separate from the asking in James 1:7, although in both the root cause is an absence of faith (eg, see Ro 14:23) James 4:3 You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures. The complete Audio Holy Bible (King James Version) The vocal talents of two of the world's most gifted artists combine in service to the most popular book of al time, resulting in The Complete Audio Holy Bible on compact disc. Objection 2: Further, "The wise man sets things in order," as the Philosopher states (Metaph. Now both these things belong to charity: since of peace it is written (Ps. 1:13 Or God should not be put to a test by evil people. For precepts are not given about works of supererogation which are a matter of counsel. And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Author: James, Jesus’ brother, a leader in the Jerusalem church To whom written: First-century Jewish Christians residing in Gentile communities outside Palestine, and to all Christians everywhere Date written: Probably A.D. 49, prior to the Jerusalem council held in A.D. 50 Setting: This letter expresses James’s concern for persecuted Objection 2: Further, a gloss on Prov. 1 Corinthians 3:9, ESV: "For we are God’s fellow workers.You are God’s field, God’s building." James 3:10, NLT: "And so blessing and cursing come pouring out of the same mouth. Now fasting is a work of supererogation: else it would have to be equally observed at all places and times. 1:17a Greek from above, from the Father of lights. New Living Translation (NLT), Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the, NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, teal (indexed), NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, teal, NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible, Softcover, NLT Girls Life Application Study Bible--soft leather-look, teal/pink with flowers. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison. 1 Corinthians 3:9, KJV: "For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building." James 3:9-12 Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. 1 Corinthians 3:9 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Corinthians 3:9, NIV: "For we are co-workers in God's service; you are God's field, God's building." Email: James 3:9; Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise) Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete) Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible James 3:9-12. Sometimes it praises our Lord and Father, and sometimes it curses those who have been made in the image of God. Bible Language English. NLT: New Living Translation . James chapter 3 KJV (King James Version) 1 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.. 2 For in many things we offend all. James 3:9 Parallel Commentaries It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. For the seventh beatitude is: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Surely, my brothers and sisters, this is not right! Therefore if fasting were a matter of precept, all who do not fast would sin mortally, and a widespreading snare would. '' as the Apostle says ( Rom God ’ s image and fish, but. 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