It is imperative to mention that several ways in which passages can be interpreted are always present, and it is reasonable to examine the ideas of other scholars to get a better understanding of their stance. Scriptures by James are quite intriguing, and should to be analyzed. An article by Holly Hearon has been chosen because it was published in a reliable source, and she draws attention to several interesting topics. The passage suggests that one is not a true believer if he or she does not acknowledge the fact that religion should be reflected in actions, and the most attention should be devoted to supporting of people that are in need of help. The idea that people may be hypocrites when it comes to particular religious issues is not new. It is stated that “but be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves” (Jas 1:22 NRSV). Hearon does not devote enough attention to this scripture. However, the author of the article believes that the whole passage was aimed at the poor, and she examined particle connections with other ones. Moreover, Hearon argues that James thought that wealthy people are not spiritual enough most of the time because their actions are questionable. Also, she suggests that he has criticized them quite often. 1 In other words, the idea is that poor people should not compare themselves to others because their behavior is not reasonable, and they only pretend to be religious. Such interpretation may be quite controversial because it is believed that such ideas were targeted at everyone. In other words, it may be suggested that individuals could be lying to themselves, and they are not believers in reality because the only thing they do is listen, and it is not sufficient from the perspective of religion. “For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like” is also worthy of a discussion (Jas 1:23–24). The statement is truly fascinating, and one could think that a mirror is a metaphor for something much deeper. Hearon suggests that it may be utilized as a tool of self-scrutiny. 2 Differently put, physical appearance may play a crucial role in lives of people. Individuals frequently overlook several aspects that they view as not important, and it reflects in their treatment of others. For instance, one may not think about possible privileges, and it can be quite problematic. Moreover, the expressions that the people see affect the perception of their actions, and behavior of others. Hearon focuses on social status in this case, and it is noted that every individual has access to various amounts of resources. Therefore, differences between the ways in which they are used are also present. The application of such ideas may seem questionable in this case, but such claims have some merit, and the author of the article sounds quite comprehensive. The next scripture suggests that “but those who look into the perfect law, the law of liberty, and persevere, being not hearers who forget but doers who act – they will be blessed in their doing” (Jas 1:25). The author’s approach is interesting becau