If any one of you is deficient in wisdom, let him ask God who gives generously to everyone, and does not reproach one with it afterward, and he will give it to him.

but one who is rich ought to rejoice at being reduced in circumstances, for the rich will disappear like the wild flowers.

For the sun comes up with its scorching heat and dries up the grass, and the flowers wither, and all their beauty is gone. That is the way rich men will fade and die in the midst of their pursuits.

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he stands the test, he will be given the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

But whoever looks at the faultless law that makes men free and keeps looking, so that he does not just listen and forget, but obeys and acts upon it, will be blessed in what he does.

For the merciless will be mercilessly judged; but mercy will triumph over judgment.

But someone may say, "You have faith, and I good deeds." Show me your faith without any good deeds, and I will show you my faith by my good deeds.

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.

So the tongue is a little organ and yet very boastful. What a great forest a spark will set on fire!

For wherever jealousy and rivalry exist, there will be confusion and every low action.

Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will fly from you.

Approach God, and he will approach you. Wash your hands, you sinners! Make your hearts pure, you doubters!

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will raise you up

when you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow! You are just a mist, which appears for a little while and then disappears.

This, instead of saying, "If it is the Lord's will, we shall live to do this or that."

your gold and silver are rusted, and their rust will testify against you and eat into your very flesh, for you have stored up fire for the last days.

You have condemned and murdered the upright. Will he make no resistance?

Do not complain of one another, brothers, or you will be judged. The judge is standing right at the door!

Above all, my brothers, do not swear an oath, either by heaven or by the earth, or by anything else; let your "Yes" be a plain Yes, and your "No" a plain No, or you will fall under condemnation.

and the prayer offered in faith will save the sick man; the Lord will restore him to health, and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

you may be sure that whoever brings a sinner back from his misguided way will save the man's soul from death, and cover up a host of sins.