Do you think that the scripture saith in vain — Without good ground. St. James seems to refer to many, not any one particular scripture. The spirit of love that dwelleth in all believers lusteth against envy — Galatians 5:17; is directly opposite to all those unloving tempers which necessarily flow from the friendship of the world.
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James 4:5
5 Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?