King James Bible
"Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?"
James confronts readers who show favoritism based on wealth, exposing their internal bias. The phrase suggests they have divided their own hearts, creating distinctions that violate the law of love. This partiality reveals a fundamental inconsistency between their professed faith and their actions. By discriminating against the poor, they have assumed God's role as judge but with corrupt motives. The 'evil thoughts' refer to their worldly reasoning that values external wealth over spiritual worth. James indicates they judge from a mindset contrary to God's kingdom values.