My Brothers, whatever may be the temptations that beset you from time to time, always regard them as a reason for rejoicing,

If one of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask wisdom from the God who gives freely to every one without reproaches, and it will be given to him.

Such a man must not expect that he will receive anything from the Lord,

Blessed is the man who remains firm under temptation, for, when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of Life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Every good thing given us, and every perfect gift, is from above, and comes down to us from the Maker of the Lights in the heavens, who is himself never subject to change or to eclipse.

Some one, indeed, may say--"You are a man of faith, and I am a man of action." "Then show me your faith," I reply, "apart from any actions, and I will show you my faith by my actions."

From the very same mouth come blessings and curses! My Brothers, it is not right that this should be so.

Does a spring give both good and bad water from the same source?

That is not the wisdom which comes from above; no, it is earthly, animal, devilish.

But the wisdom from above is, before every thing else, pure; then peace-loving, gentle, open to conviction, rich in compassion and good deeds, and free from partiality and insincerity.

Do you suppose there is no meaning in the passage of Scripture which asks--'Is envy to result from the longings of the Spirit which God has implanted within you?'

Therefore submit to God; but resist the Devil, and he will flee from you.

The prayer offered in faith will save the man who is sick, and the Lord will raise him from his bed; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

My Brothers, should one of you be led astray from the Truth, and some one bring him back again,

Be sure that he who brings a sinner back from his mistaken ways will save that man's soul from Death, and throw a veil over countless sins.