Now James condemns the rich who have horded wealth, failed to pay workmen wages, lived in luxury and self-indulgence and condemned and murdered innocent men. But be patient in suffering, he says: "Be patient and stand firm... don't grumble or you will be judged... and have the perseverance of Job... and don't swear by anything but let your yes be yes and your no be no... when in trouble pray... when happy praise... if you're sick call the elders to pray for you and anoint you with oil... confess sins and pray for each other... for the power of a righteous man is powerful and effective... Elijah was a man like us yet his prayers controlled the rain... and remember that whoever turns a sinner from error will save him and cover a multitude of sins".
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