Lesson 4969

 (Lesson 4969) (09-08-25) James 1:1-8 

   “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” 

 

  In today’s quote James addressed the twelve tribes Israel (all the Jews). He encouraged those among them who believed in Jesus to count it all joy when they faced hard times, because testing produces patience. Patience, when completed, brings maturity and fullness in faith. He urged those lacking in wisdom to ask God for wisdom, knowing that He gives generously without criticism. James made it clear that all prayer must be made in total faith, without doubting, because those who waver in faith are unreliable in all things. In short, this lesson teaches that troubled times build endurance, wisdom comes from God, and faith must be total without wavering. ~