James 4:11-12

James 4:11-12

[11] not  evil  one of another,  brethren.  He that speaketh evil  of his brother,  and  judgeth  his  brother,  speaketh evil  of the law,  and  judgeth  the law:  but  if  thou judge  the law,  not  a doer  of the law,  but  a judge.  [12] one  lawgiver,  who  is able  to save  and  to destroy:  who  thou  judgest 

What does James 4:11-12 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Having dealt with the source of interpersonal and inner personal conflicts that believers in particular and all people generally experience, James dealt next with a different aspect of the same problem. He did so to motivate his readers further to forsake the philosophy of the world that puts self first. Criticizing others is dangerous not only because it is a form of selfishness but also because the critic exalts himself even over God when he or she criticizes.