James 3:16

16 For where [there is] jealousy and selfish ambition, there [is] disorder and every evil practice.

James 3:16 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 16 For where envying and strife is
Where these are cherished in the heart, and especially where they break out into action, in families, neighbourhoods, states, or churches:

there is confusion and every evil work;
these occasion disturbances, raise uneasiness, make disquietude, and cause tumults whenever they appear; and put persons upon doing everything that is wicked, to gratify such insatiable lusts.

James 3:16 In-Context

14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.

15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but [is] earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

16 For where [there is] jealousy and selfish ambition, there [is] disorder and every evil practice.

17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, obedient, full of mercy and good fruits, nonjudgmental, without hypocrisy,

18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace among those who make peace.