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Again you need to read the James text in it's entire context. Our works are evidence of our faith:James 2:18 "Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works." It is not required for salvation, but it is proof of our salvation. We are to show forth our works, not to boast, but to bring glory to God:1 Peter 2:12 "Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation." No Contradiction.
God is a jealous God, but He is not an envious God. You need to understand the difference in the meaning of these two words. Jealous is not wanting to loose what you have... ie His people lost to Satan. Envy is wanting what another possesses. No Contradiction.
You, yourself, admit there are several meanings for the word "hate". You challenge the experts of Greek (not me) on it's proper use without any credence of your own? Please. No Contradiction.
Also understand that you and I are entering these debates with presuppositions. Because of this I will never convince you, and you will never convince me. What seems plain and logical to me appears foolish to you, and vise versa. But I will play along as you wish. I'll respond to your supposed errors later. I'm a little busy right now.
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