雅各書強調了兩條完全相反的道路：一條源自魔鬼的作為，魔鬼在我們心中煽動情慾，最終引向死亡；另一條源自天父的愛，使我們得以進入永生的新世界。

與情慾相對的是「真理之道」。這句話既可以指聖經中記載的經文，也可以指耶穌。當我們聆聽祂的話語時，我們就走在了生命之路。

這可以成為我們向上主祈求新年的大祝福，並彼此互祝的美好祝愿。

James highlights two opposite paths: the path that originates in the work of the devil, who arouses passions in our hearts, and leads to death; and the path that originates in the love of the Father and lets us share in the new world of eternal life.

Opposite to passions is the “word of truth.” Such phrase may refer to the words now engraved in the Holy Scripture; it may refer also to Jesus. When we listen to His words we walk on the path of life.

This can be the great blessing we ask the Lord for the New Year and wish each other.