Triumph through Trials: The Epistle of James (Biblia.com)

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In Triumph through Tragedies: The Epistle of James, David R. Anderson’s pastoral commentary provides practical insights that help apply the truths of James to times of trial. Throughout his exposition of James, Anderson argues that God does not shield his children from trials, but in fact, allows trials to come our way simply because we are his children. He posits that this is precisely when God...

Trials can produce wisdom. In 1:5–11 we will look at a Prayer for Wisdom (5–8) and an Example of Wisdom (9–11). Examining the prayer first, there is a requirement, a restriction, and reasons. If we lack wisdom, just ask God for it. Asking is the requirement. Later in this book James will say, “You have not because you ask not” (4:2). So if we need wisdom, we must ask for it. But what is wisdom, anyway? Coleridge said, “Common sense in an uncommon degree is

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