James 1:17

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James 1:17

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Summary

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

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No variableness

General references

Hebrews 13:8

Bible References

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But if anyone is deficient in wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without reprimand, and it will be given to him.

Such wisdom does not come from above but is earthly, natural, demonic.

Joseph replied to Pharaoh, "It is not within my power, but God will speak concerning the welfare of Pharaoh."

The Lord said to him, "Who gave a mouth to man, or who makes a person mute or deaf or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the Lord?

and I have filled him with the Spirit of God in skill, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,

So Bezalel and Oholiab and every skilled person in whom the Lord has put skill and ability to know how to do all the work for the service of the sanctuary are to do the work according to all that the Lord has commanded."

Then I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take part of the spirit that is on you, and will put it on them, and they will bear some of the burden of the people with you, so that you do not bear it all by yourself.

Only may the Lord give you insight and understanding when he places you in charge of Israel, so you may obey the law of the Lord your God.

Make my son Solomon willing to obey your commands, rules, and regulations, and to complete building the palace for which I have made preparations."

God said to Solomon, "Because you desire this, and did not ask for riches, wealth, and honor, or for vengeance on your enemies, and because you did not ask for long life, but requested wisdom and discernment so you can make judicial decisions for my people over whom I have made you king,

For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

His God instructs him; he teaches him the principles of agriculture.

He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;

If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to little children.

He replied, "You have been given the opportunity to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not.

If you then, although you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

John replied, "No one can receive anything unless it has been given to him from heaven.

God exalted him to his right hand as Leader and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.

When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, "So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles."

For the payoff of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Just as you were formerly disobedient to God, but have now received mercy due to their disobedience,

And we have different gifts according to the grace given to us. If the gift is prophecy, that individual must use it in proportion to his faith.

For who concedes you any superiority? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you received it, why do you boast as though you did not?

Now there are different gifts, but the same Spirit.

among whom all of us also formerly lived out our lives in the cravings of our flesh, indulging the desires of the flesh and the mind, and were by nature children of wrath even as the rest

Therefore it says, "When he ascended on high he captured captives; he gave gifts to men."

For it has been granted to you not only to believe in Christ but also to suffer for him,

For we too were once foolish, disobedient, misled, enslaved to various passions and desires, spending our lives in evil and envy, hateful and hating one another.

In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins.

And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

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Now the earth was without shape and empty, and darkness was over the surface of the watery deep, but the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the water.

When you look up to the sky and see the sun, moon, and stars -- the whole heavenly creation -- you must not be seduced to worship and serve them, for the Lord your God has assigned them to all the people of the world.

For the music director; a psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the sky displays his handiwork.

For the Lord God is our sovereign protector. The Lord bestows favor and honor; he withholds no good thing from those who have integrity.

I am the one who forms light and creates darkness; the one who brings about peace and creates calamity. I am the Lord, who accomplishes all these things.

The sun will no longer supply light for you by day, nor will the moon's brightness shine on you; the Lord will be your permanent source of light -- the splendor of your God will shine upon you.

The true light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

Then Jesus spoke out again, "I am the light of the world. The one who follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

For God, who said "Let light shine out of darkness," is the one who shined in our hearts to give us the light of the glorious knowledge of God in the face of Christ.

-- since the eyes of your heart have been enlightened -- so that you may know what is the hope of his calling, what is the wealth of his glorious inheritance in the saints,

Now this is the gospel message we have heard from him and announce to you: God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.

The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because the glory of God lights it up, and its lamp is the Lamb.

Night will be no more, and they will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, because the Lord God will shine on them, and they will reign forever and ever.

No variableness

God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a human being, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not make it happen?

The Preeminent One of Israel does not go back on his word or change his mind, for he is not a human being who changes his mind."

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May those who love her prosper!

who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, 'My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,'

"Since, I, the Lord, do not go back on my promises, you, sons of Jacob, have not perished.

For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.

They will perish, but you continue. And they will all grow old like a garment,

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!

General references

But to this very day the Lord has not given you an understanding mind, perceptive eyes, or discerning ears!

"But wisdom -- where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

For God deprived her of wisdom, and did not impart understanding to her.

Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good except God alone.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever!