In our sermon today from James 1:5-8 we considered how wisdom and double-mindedness impact our spiritual maturity. Are we “perfect and complete, lacking in nothing”? Today’s sermon audio can be found on Castbox at “But If Any of You Lacks Wisdom”, James 1:5-8.

Introduction: Coherence in James
1 Wisdom from Above (1:5-6; 3:13-18)
2 Doubt and Double-mindedness (1:6-8; 4:4-10)
Conclusion: Perseverance

Scripture References: James 1:5-8; James 3:17; James 3:15; James 5:16 (13-18); James 5:15; James 4:8; James 3:13-18; Mark 9:24; James 4:4-10;

Concept Continuity in James:
(1) “let steadfastness have its full effect” 1:4 -> entire letter
(2) “lacking in nothing” 1:4 -> “lacks wisdom” 1:5
(3) “lacks wisdom” 1:5 -> “the wisdom from above” 3:17
(4) “ask God” 1:5 -> “The prayer of a righteous person” 5:16
(5) “let him ask in faith” 1:6 -> “the prayer of faith” 5:15
(6) “he is a double-minded man” 1:8 -> “purify your hearts, you double-minded” 4:8