The Power of Words
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The tongue is compared to a ___________

fire

The tongue is described as a restless evil, full of ___________ poison

deadly

The wisdom from above is described as being without ___________

hypocrisy

Wars and fightings come from ___________ within us

<p>our pleasures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Count it all ______, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations

<p>joy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Let endurance have its perfect ______, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing

<p>work</p> Signup and view all the answers

But if any of you lacks ______, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him

<p>wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

Behold, we call them ______ who endured. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

<p>blessed</p> Signup and view all the answers

But above all things, my brothers, don’t ______— not by heaven, or by the earth, or by any other oath; but let your “yes” be “yes”, and your “no”, “no”, so that you don’t fall into hypocrisy.

<p>swear</p> Signup and view all the answers

Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be ______. The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

<p>healed</p> Signup and view all the answers

The anger of man doesn't produce the ______ of God.

<p>righteousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

But be ______ of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves.

<p>doers</p> Signup and view all the answers

Listen, my beloved ______. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in ______.

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Faith apart from works is _______

<p>dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abraham was called the _______ of God

<p>friend</p> Signup and view all the answers

The _______ is described as a restless evil

<p>tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

If anyone lacks _______, let him ask of God

<p>wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: James is writing to the twelve tribes in Jerusalem?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Those who lack wisdom should ask God for it?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: God tempts people with evil?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The anger of man produces the righteousness of God.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Faith without works is dead.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Abraham was justified by faith alone.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The tongue is described as a restless evil, full of deadly poison.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The prayer of faith will heal the sick.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elijah prayed for rain for three years and six months.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The tongue is a small member, but can cause great harm?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The wisdom from above is pure and without hypocrisy?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Wars and fightings come from our own desires?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Faith without works is dead?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The testing of your faith produces endurance?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The rich man will fade away in his pursuits?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: God can be tempted by evil?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: James is writing to the twelve tribes in Jerusalem?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The anger of man produces the righteousness of God?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Abraham was justified by faith alone?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The tongue is described as a restless evil, full of deadly poison?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: James is writing to the twelve tribes in Jerusalem?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: God tempts people with evil?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Faith apart from works is dead?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The anger of man produces the righteousness of God?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Pure religion and undefiled before God is to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Faith without works is dead?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Abraham was justified by faith alone?

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what should a person do if they lack wisdom?

<p>Ask of God in faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does James say about the testing of faith?

<p>It produces endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what is the result of sin when it is full grown?

<p>Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is described as a restless evil, full of deadly poison?

<p>The tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where do wars and fightings come from?

<p>Our own desires</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should one do if lacking wisdom?

<p>Ask God</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the result of faith without works?

<p>Dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what should we do if any of us lacks wisdom?

<p>Ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what should we do if we are suffering?

<p>Pray</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, how should we let our yes and no be?

<p>Let your 'yes' be 'yes' and your 'no' be 'no'</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the anger of man produce?

<p>Righteousness of God</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does pure religion and undefiled before God entail?

<p>Visiting the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and keeping oneself unstained by the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is faith without works compared to?

<p>A dead body without a spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, who did God choose to be rich in faith?

<p>Those who are poor in this world</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the result of sin when it is full grown?

<p>Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The prayer of faith will heal the sick.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, where do wars and fightings come from?

<p>Jealousy and selfish ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what should we do if any of us lacks wisdom?

<p>Ask of God in faith</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what is the result of faith without works?

<p>Dead</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what is described as a restless evil, full of deadly poison?

<p>The tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what should we be swift to do?

<p>Listen</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what is the result of sin when it is full grown?

<p>Death</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does James say is the pure and undefiled religion before God?

<p>Both of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what does faith without works resemble?

<p>A dead body without a spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the source of wars and fightings among people?

<p>Jealousy and selfish ambition</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what should a person do if they lack wisdom?

<p>Ask God for wisdom</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The tongue is described as a restless evil, full of deadly poison?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to James, what should a person do if they are suffering?

<p>Pray</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Tongue

  • The tongue is compared to a rudder
  • The tongue is described as a restless evil, full of deadly poison
  • It’s a small member, but can cause great harm
  • The tongue can set a forest ablaze

The Wisdom from Above

  • The wisdom from above is pure and without hypocrisy
  • The wisdom from above is peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere

Sources of Conflict

  • Wars and fightings come from our own desires
  • The anger of man doesn't produce the righteousness of God

The Testing of Faith

  • Let endurance have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing
  • Count it all joy, my brothers, when you fall into various temptations

Faith and Works

  • Faith apart from works is dead
  • Abraham was called the friend of God
  • He was justified by faith, but his faith was made perfect by works

God’s Character

  • The Lord is full of compassion and mercy

Prayer

  • The prayer of faith will heal the sick
  • The insistent prayer of a righteous person is powerfully effective.

Pure Religion

  • Pure religion and undefiled before God is to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world

What to do if we lack wisdom:

  • Let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him

True or False

  • True: James is writing to the twelve tribes in Jerusalem
  • True: Those who lack wisdom should ask God for it
  • False: God tempts people with evil
  • False: The anger of man produces the righteousness of God
  • True: Faith without works is dead
  • True: Abraham was justified by faith alone
  • True: The tongue is described as a restless evil, full of deadly poison
  • True: The tongue is a small member, but can cause great harm
  • True: The wisdom from above is pure and without hypocrisy
  • True: Wars and fightings come from our own desires
  • True: Faith without works is dead
  • True: The testing of your faith produces endurance
  • False: The rich man will fade away in his pursuits
  • False: God can be tempted by evil
  • True: James is writing to the twelve tribes in Jerusalem
  • False: The anger of man produces the righteousness of God
  • True: Abraham was justified by faith alone
  • True: The tongue is described as a restless evil, full of deadly poison
  • True: James is writing to the twelve tribes in Jerusalem
  • False: God tempts people with evil
  • True: Faith apart from works is dead.
  • False: The anger of man produces the righteousness of God.
  • True: Pure religion and undefiled before God is to visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained by the world
  • True: Faith without works is dead
  • True: Abraham was justified by faith alone

Additional Information:

  • Elijah prayed for rain for three years and six months

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