because he is double-minded and undecided in all that he does [i.e., he cannot make up his mind and follow through about anything].

Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

Adulteresses, know ye not that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore is minded to be the friend of the world is constituted enemy of God.

But he gives all the greater blessing. As the Scripture says, "God opposes haughty persons, but he blesses humble-minded ones."

Because he was so minded, he hath brought us forth with a word of truth, to the end we should be a sort of firstfruit of his creatures

for you surely know that what is genuine in your faith produces the patient mind that endures;

Such a man, indeed, a person with two minds,

Is there not a division in your minds? have you not become judges with evil thoughts?

And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals].

Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].

but if envy and contention imbitter your minds, don't think your false pretences can stand against the truth:

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. is his mind serene? let him sing psalms.