James: Biblical Commentary

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Title Page Copyright INTRODUCTION: About James CHAPTER 1: Tests and Trials Lead to Joy Consider It Joy: James 1:2–4 CHAPTER 2: Asking in Faith, Contentment, and Perseverance When You Need Wisdom: James 1:5 Doubt and Double-Mindedness: James 1:6–8 Be Content: James 1:9–11 Steadfastness and Perseverance: James 1:12 CHAPTER 3: Dealing with Temptation and Being a Doer of the Word A Proper Response to Temptation: James 1:13–15 God Is Always Good: James 1:17–18 Doers of the Word: James 1:19–20 Hear and Obey: James 1:21–25 True Religion: James 1:26–27 CHAPTER 4: Living by the Royal Law of Love Treating Everyone the Same: James 2:1–7 The Royal Law: James 2:8–9 Breaking One Law Means Breaking Them All: James 2:10–13 CHAPTER 5: How to Have a Living Faith Faith Without Works Is Dead: James 2:14–26 CHAPTER 6: Faith and the Power of Words Every Believer Is a Teacher: James 3:1 The Power of the Tongue: James 3:2 Small Things Make a Big Difference: James 3:3–6 We Can Speak Blessings or Curses: James 3:8–12 CHAPTER 7: Becoming Truly Wise The Fruit of Wisdom: James 3:13–14 Godly Wisdom: James 3:15–18 CHAPTER 8: Effective Prayer and Keeping God First Why We Don’t Have What We Ask For: James 4:1–3 Keep God First: James 4:4 The Holy Spirit Lives in Us: James 4:5 CHAPTER 9: The Grace of God Grace, Grace, and More Grace: James 4:6–10 CHAPTER 10: Avoiding What’s Wrong, Doing What’s Right Don’t Judge Others Critically: James 4:11–12 Beware of Presumption: James 4:13–16 Do What Is Right: James 4:17 CHAPTER 11: Practical Advice for Believers A Warning Against Selfishness: James 5:1–6 Wait Patiently: James 5:7–11 A Simple Yes, a Simple No: James 5:12 The Importance of Prayer: James 5:13–15 Confessing Our Faults Leads to Healing: James 5:16 God Hears Our Prayers: James 5:17–18 Help People Find the Right Way: James 5:19–20 IN CONCLUSION Discover More Joyce Meyer About the Author Joyce Meyer Ministries Do you have a real relationship with Jesus?