James 4:8-11

⁸Say a quiet yes to God and he''ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field.h

⁹Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious.i

¹⁰Get down on your knees before the Master; it''s the only way you''ll get on your feet.j

¹¹Don''t bad-mouth each other, friends. It''s God''s Word, his Message, his Royal Rule, that takes a beating in that kind of talk. You''re supposed to be honoring the Message, not writing graffiti all over it.k