A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is fully grown, it gives birth to death.

Listen, my dear brothers: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that He has promised to those who love Him?

For judgment is without mercy to the one who hasn’t shown mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can his faith save him?

Every sea creature, reptile, bird, or animal is tamed and has been tamed by man,

Or do you think it’s without reason the Scripture says that the Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?

Look! The pay that you withheld from the workers who reaped your fields cries out, and the outcry of the harvesters has reached the ears of the Lord of Hosts.

The prayer of faith will save the sick person, and the Lord will restore him to health; if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.