- "If any of you lack wisdom ... ask of God ... and it shall be given him."
This is the verse that to found
the Mormon Church. That is just an example of the type of wisdom God can give you.
1:5
- If you "keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, "you are guilty of all."
2:10
- "If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man."
There are many smooth talking crooks out there -- especially politicians!
3:2
- James says that, even in his day, all beasts, birds, serpents, and sea creatures had been tamed by humans.
3:7
- "Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss."
If your prayers are not answered, it's your own damned fault.
4:3
- "The coming of the Lord draweth nigh."
5:8
- "The Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy."
5:11
- "Above all things ... swear not."
5:12
- "Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms."
5:13
- If you are sick, rely on the power of prayer. It works every time.
5:14
- "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much."
5:16
- By praying, Elias was able to keep it from raining for three and a half years.
5:17
