“Upbraideth not” - it is “pure, simple, giving of good, without admixture of evil or bitterness” (Vincent). 5 - If any lack wisdom in attaining to Christian normality, let him ask of God wisdom in this direction. ![]() “Acid of grief tests the coin of belief.” See John 2:23-25 and John 6:64-66 Romans 5:3-5 Galatians 6:17 Psalm 131:2. 3 - When faith is poured into the test tube of trials, the result is patience. There is a purpose in trials, they are not trivial or meaningless. The Jews were scattered throughout the Roman Empire in principal cities. James does not get familiar with the Lord - notice that he uses the full name, Lord Jesus Christ. 1 - “Servant” is bond slave (he was a half-brother of our Lord, according to the flesh). (The soon coming of Christ produces patience, vv. Vexation of the rich value of the imminent coming of Christ, Chapter 5 (Worldliness is identified with fighting and the spirit of dissension, vv. Vacuity and vapidness of worldliness, Chapter 4 ![]() (“What is in the well of the heart will come up through the bucket of the mouth.”) God tests faith by good works, Chapter 2:14-26 God tests faith by attitude and action in respect of persons, Chapter 2:1-13Į. (Doing, not doctrine, is the final test of faith knowing is not enough.)ĭ. God tests faith by the Word, not by man’s words, Chapter 1:22-27 God does not test faith with evil, Chapter 1:13-21 (Twofold result: development of patience here, v. God tests faith by trials, Chapter 1:1-12 ![]() Verification of genuine faith, Chapters 1 - 3Ī.
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