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 137 “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