(2) The ineffectiveness in such praying. Verse 7 counsels a person paralyzed by doubt that he cannot be realistic in looking for God’s positive answer. Whereas in v. 5, prayer in faith is met with “it shall be given him,” here he will not “receive.” God does not give in the face of unbelief, and in such a case askers who come in this wrong way do not gain His gifts. (3) The inconsistency in such praying (8). James does more than illustrate this praying, and show its ineffectiveness. He reasons that
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