James 2:12

12 Speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of freedom.

James 2:12 Meaning and Commentary

James 2:12

So speak ye, and so do
Both words and actions should be taken care of; it becomes men to observe what they say, and what they do; for both sinful words and works are transgressions of the law, and will be brought to judgment; every idle word, as well as every evil work, both open and secret, men must give an account of in the day of judgment: wherefore it is incumbent on them so to behave,

as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty:
(See Gill on James 1:25) with which compare ( Romans 2:12 Romans 2:16 ) . Heathens will be judged by the law of nature, Jews by the law of Moses, and those who live under the Gospel dispensation, according to the Gospel of Christ.

James 2:12 In-Context

10 For whoever keeps the entire law, yet fails in one point, is guilty of [breaking it] all.

11 For He who said, Do not commit adultery , also said, Do not murder. So if you do not commit adultery, but you do murder, you are a lawbreaker.

12 Speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of freedom.

13 For judgment is without mercy to the one who hasn't shown mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith, but does not have works? Can his faith save him?