Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him.

but the one who is rich should boast in his humiliation because he will pass away like a flower of the field.

For the sun rises with its scorching heat and dries up the grass; its flower falls off, and its beautiful appearance is destroyed. In the same way, the rich man will wither away while pursuing his activities.

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.

But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom and perseveres in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but one who does good works—this person will be blessed in what he does.

Speak and act as those who will be judged by the law of freedom.

But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without works, and I will show you faith from my works.

Not many should become teachers, my brothers, knowing that we will receive a stricter judgment,

And consider ships: Though very large and driven by fierce winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs.

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

Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, sinners, and purify your hearts, double-minded people!

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you.

Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will travel to such and such a city and spend a year there and do business and make a profit.”

You don’t even know what tomorrow will bring—what your life will be! For you are like smoke that appears for a little while, then vanishes.

Instead, you should say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.”

Your silver and gold are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You stored up treasure in the last days!

Brothers, do not complain about one another, so that you will not be judged. Look, the judge stands at the door!

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.

let him know that whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his life from death and cover a multitude of sins.