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It must be reaffirmed that God’s movements toward humankind can be only good and right. This was evident at Creation when God overpowered the darkness of the abyss with light through his creative word. It is evident also in the firstfruits among his creation, through the new birth, that proceeds from the word of the Gospel. Although the celestial lights fluctuate in brightness, the Creator-Father is unwavering in his benevolence. He is unrelenting in his determination to achieve his purpose in creation. So his design, recently revealed, involved him in birthing a new creation. This is his firstfruits—Exhibit A—in the whole realm of creation. Adamson (p. 77) reflects Liddell and Scott in pointing out “that ‘firstfruits’ was used not merely of that which was first in order, but of that which was first in honor.” James underscores this amazing truth with the exhortation, “My dear brothers, take note of this.” Again a change in paragraph division is warranted.