The Crucible

Hello My son, this is Jehovah Elohim speaking with you this day.  My precious children I come to you today with a word of encouragement in this dark time.  I have been meeting with each of you in different ways for different purposes, which all lead to My Will for your lives in the earth.  It is not My will that you stay in the same capacity as you have been, for I have a greater purpose for your lives.  I have been refining you and preparing you for this next phase of My movement in the earth.  Each of you have been pressed in on all sides and all but a few are ready to engage the enemy when I send you.  Do not resist the things you see but be trusting that I Am in sovereign control. 

(Note:  The Lord has had me in a crucible since December 20^th.  He has instructed me to let you know that, although the darkness I felt was crushing to me, that it came about because I had asked to be refined.  He has shown me that we must not only crucify our flesh on the Cross with Christ, but our souls as well.  This war is Spiritual and can be fought only in Spirit and in Truth – even the desires of our souls will be a hindrance to our path.  We must be so intimate with our Lord that when He says “move”, we move without hesitation.  If there are vestiges of our being that clings to control then it can become a hindrance.  My word of encouragement to you is that, throughout this darkness, He never left me nor did He forsake me in any way, but was with me in the crucible.  This great purging is needed for each of us to experience His love to a greater degree.  It is my hope and prayer that these words comfort you in some way.  Never give up, for we are children of the Most High God!)

1 Cor 3

1 Corinthians 3 (KJV)

And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. ² I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. ³ For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men? ⁴ For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?

⁵ Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? ⁶ I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. ⁷ So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. ⁸ Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour. ⁹ For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building.

¹⁰ According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. ¹¹ For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. ¹² Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; ¹³ Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. ¹⁴ If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. ¹⁵ If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

¹⁶ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? ¹⁷ If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

¹⁸ Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. ¹⁹ For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness. ²⁰ And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain. ²¹ Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are your's; ²² Whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come; all are your's; ²³ And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's.

The Wedding Quickly Approaches

Hello My son, this is Jehovah Elohim speaking with you this day.  My precious children, many of you have been in the crucible of testing to prepare you for this day, and you are ready for greater use.  I will now pour My Spirit in your empty vessels to overflowing and many in the earth will see and come to believe in Me.  Just as I had to prepare all of the prophets of old, even My Son, Jesus Christ, was tested in the wilderness 40 days to prepare Him for His earthly mission.  Now your time of testing has come to an end and the next phase of your lives will now commence.  I will lead you in Righteousness and Truth and many will see this in you and come to the Light you reflect of Me.  A great harvest now comes before the testing of My children Israel, that they too are turned back to Me as My Word has foretold.  Every Word will be fulfilled and before I deal with Israel I Am dealing with the Bride of My Son, Jesus Christ.  I have been sanctifying her and arraying her in white garments, suitable for My son’s wedding.  This wedding quickly approaches and His bride is now ready for the final touches as the last remaining souls are added in Holiness and Truth.  Rejoice, My children, for your breakthroughs have come.  I AM.

Ps 138; Ps 23;

Psalm 138 (KJV)

I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee. ² I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. ³ In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.

⁴ All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth. ⁵ Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord. ⁶ Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.

⁷ Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. ⁸ The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Psalm 23 (KJV)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ² He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. ³ He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

⁴ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. ⁵ Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. ⁶ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

The Enemy Is The Thief Of Your Time

Hello my son, this is Jehovah Elohim speaking with you this day.  My children I have a word for you today.  No matter what you see in the physical, know that I Am Spirt and I Am Truth.  Yes, I do manifest in your world all the time in ways you cannot understand, but I work mostly in you in the Spirit.  The Spirit is where we commune, My children – where you sense My presence in you and with you, and if you quiet yourselves then I can even speak directly to your spirit and give you instruction – but My joy is made in you by us spending time together in Spirit.  My precious ones, I know all there is about you and about your lives – your ways, your thoughts, your past, your future and everything that is happening now in your lives – nothing escapes My gaze.  Therefore, you can rest assured that if there is something in your life that brings you conviction, confess it to Me and you will be forgiven.  I Am a loving God that longs for your time, that we may spend it together and that I give you good gifts for I love you more than you can comprehend.  I Am crying out to each of you today that you turn to Me and away from all of the many distractions the world has put in your path.  I understand these things, but it is up to you to press through them all, that you get into My presence in the Spirit.  As you press into Me you become distracted so easily and your thoughts are carried far from Me in no time flat!  Turn back to Me and I Am there, for I will never leave you nor forsake you, and as you pray to Me – even just saying My name out loud has profound power – we can enjoy this time together.  So beware, My loves, for the enemy is the thief of your time, and time is becoming a very precious commodity, so do not squander it.  I AM.

Ps 118

Psalm 118 (KJV)

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. ² Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. ³ Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. ⁴ Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.

⁵ I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place. ⁶ The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? ⁷ The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. ⁸ It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man. ⁹ It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.

¹⁰ All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them. ¹¹ They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. ¹² They compassed me about like bees: they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them. ¹³ Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me. ¹⁴ The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.

¹⁵ The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. ¹⁶ The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly. ¹⁷ I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord. ¹⁸ The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.

¹⁹ Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord: ²⁰ This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter. ²¹ I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.

²² The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. ²³ This is the Lord's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. ²⁴ This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. ²⁵ Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. ²⁶ Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord. ²⁷ God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.  ²⁸ Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. ²⁹ O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.

The Times Will Wax Worse

Hello My son, this is Jehovah Elohim speaking with you this day.  My children, the darkness of winter is come to the northern hemisphere and with it a darkness in the hearts of many.  Far too many are still enslaved in their sin, so now I move on their behalf.  Those in My hand, though persecuted by those in the darkness, will be shielded and provided for in many ways, while those in the darkness will feel the darkness upon them.  A coldness in hearts leads to much strife in the lands and if I were to stand down, then all would be lost.  But I Am not a God who is inattentive in the affairs of My children, but am active to the saving of souls and the giving of good things to those who know Me.  My children, you are entering a difficult time but it will be short-lived as a great harvest of souls is come.  Do not fret by what you see with your physical eyes, but hold tightly to what you see with your spiritual eyes, for the Spirit of God reveals Truth to you in all things.  Be wise as serpents and gentle as doves, My children, for the enemy seeks to devour you.  When you stumble, repent, that our relationship not languish.  I Am always with you and will never leave you nor forsake you, so if you feel a distance between us it is you who has left Me.  Repent and come back under the protection of My mighty wing.  As you are protected, I will show you what you are to do and many will be saved.  The times will wax worse, therefore draw closer to Me.  I AM.

Rom 1

Romans 1 (KJV)

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, ² (Which he had promised afore by his prophets in the holy scriptures,) ³ Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; ⁴ And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: ⁵ By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: ⁶ Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: ⁷ To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

⁸ First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. ⁹ For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; ¹⁰ Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. ¹¹ For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established; ¹² That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. ¹³ Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. ¹⁴ I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. ¹⁵ So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.

¹⁶ For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. ¹⁷ For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.

¹⁸ For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; ¹⁹ Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. ²⁰ For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: ²¹ Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. ²² Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, ²³ And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

²⁴ Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: ²⁵ Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

²⁶ For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: ²⁷ And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

²⁸ And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; ²⁹ Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, ³⁰ Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, ³¹ Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: ³² Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Ponder On These Things

Hello My son, this is Jehovah Elohim speaking with you this day.  My precious children I Am that I AM.  I Am the Righteous Judge; the Alpha and the Omega; the First and the Last.  I Am the Arbitrator between good and evil and I hand down judgment upon the wicked, while giving blessing to the righteous.  My children, which side are you on?  Are you living on the side of good, doing that which I have ordained you to do?  Or are you living in the world and for self only?  If you are living for self only then you will be under great distress in the coming days as your world is shaken.  If you are living for Me and are in Righteousness, then many blessings are and will be given you in this time.  And still there those who are living righteously but at times stumble in your walk.  If you stumble and quickly repent, then take what you have learned and come back upon the lighted path before you.  But if you stumble and are slow to repent, then you open yourselves to attack, as the enemy will pounce upon any chink in your armor.  They will prod and pry at that chink – that sin – until they have a strong foothold in your lives and then tear you apart.  The longer you wait to repent, the more destructive the enemy will be to you.  But if you repent immediately the way into your lives will be sealed off and you will no longer be weak in this area.  Even when you have repented, and yet still harbor some shame due to your stumbling – though the sin is atoned for – hiding from Me is not good.  If I have forgiven you then the matter is settled; do not hide in fear that I Am about to “hammer” on you because of your stumbling – this simply is not so.  When you repent of your sin – truly repent – the memory of that sin is cast into the depth of the sea and never to be remembered, so do not let that memory live on in your own heart.  Just as I have removed its memory, I Am calling you to do the same.  Take these matters into your hearts today, My loves.  Ponder on them and learn, for the end is not yet and I have much for you to do.  I AM.

1 Cor 2

1 Corinthians 2 (KJV)

And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. ² For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. ³ And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. ⁴ And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: ⁵ That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

⁶ Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ⁷ But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: ⁸ Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. ⁹ But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. ¹⁰ But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. ¹¹ For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. ¹² Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. ¹³ Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

¹⁴ But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. ¹⁵ But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. ¹⁶ For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? but we have the mind of Christ.

The Difference Is On Display

Hello My son, this is Jehovah Elohim speaking with you this day.  My children listen closely, for the enemy is on the prowl and seeks your demise this day.  If you are not found in Me then you will be ferociously attacked and tempted into sin.  Your world around you is NOT your home, My children, but a testing ground for your souls.  If you are built up in Me then you will be able to deflect these attacks with the armor that I give to you.  But if you are not built up in Me then you are exposed to these attacks and the enemy will have his way with you.  You will now see shocking news that will cause much unrest in the earth and especially in the streets of America as I lift My hand from this once great nation.  She has stumbled as a people and corporately have left their first Love and have sought the harlot, but I Am not finished with her.  Though great unrest now unfolds this will be for a short time before Righteousness again dwells in your land.  There will be a time coming where My Holy Name will be preached and a great revival will commence before I bring Home My precious bride.  For a short time, I will have My way in the hearts of My people and you will stand and proclaim victory over the enemies among you.  Do not think that the enemy will be quiet during this, for he will surely still be active, but he will be suppressed as My glory is seen in My children.  This will be a third great awakening in the land of America, and this revival will encircle the earth and many will come to Me as they see the stark difference between those in Me and those of the evil one.  What does Light have in common with darkness?  What does Truth have in common with lies?  What does a holy bride have in common with the harlot?  This is the difference that will be on display for the people in the valley of decision.  Pray, My children, that they make the right choice.  This comes now.  I AM.

Ps 37; Ps 23

Psalm 37 (KJV)

Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. ² For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. ³ Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. ⁴ Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. ⁵ Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. ⁶ And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

⁷ Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. ⁸ Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. ⁹ For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth. ¹⁰ For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. ¹¹ But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.

¹² The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. ¹³ The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. ¹⁴ The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. ¹⁵ Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.

¹⁶ A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. ¹⁷ For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the Lord upholdeth the righteous. ¹⁸ The Lord knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for ever. ¹⁹ They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. ²⁰ But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the Lord shall be as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. ²¹ The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. ²² For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

²³ The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. ²⁴ Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. ²⁵ I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. ²⁶ He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.

²⁷ Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. ²⁸ For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. ²⁹ The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. ³⁰ The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. ³¹ The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. ³² The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. ³³ The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. ³⁴ Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it.

³⁵ I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. ³⁶ Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. ³⁷ Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. ³⁸ But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. ³⁹ But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. ⁴⁰ And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.

Psalm 23 (KJV)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. ² He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. ³ He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

⁴ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. ⁵ Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. ⁶ Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

This Is My Will

Hello My son, this is Jehovah Elohim speaking with you this day.  The earth has fallen under great judgment, My loves, and the only place of security is in Me.  The nation of America has become wretched to Me and I now shake her foundations to the core.  You will see great and mighty things in the coming days and you need to prepare for what comes by pressing into Me at all times now.  The results of your recent elections have yet to be known, but when they are much unrest will follow.  You will see blood in your streets and fires in your cities.  Do not engage with the enemy in any way, My children, for you will place yourselves in danger when it is not My will for you to do so.  It is My will that you show love to the enemy, that their shame be exposed and repent of their wicked ways.  Pray for these, that through this unrest many will be saved from eternal damnation and instead be with Me forever in Heaven.  Remember, My children, that I love all just as I love you, and for some this will be the last opportunity for them to repent before their souls are taken.  It is unfortunate that some will neglect this opportunity and will find themselves in the outer darkness where they will await their final judgment.  If you are to love them the way that I love them, then you will pray that this doesn’t happen – that they will humble themselves and turn to Me as you display My love to them in this time.  These are serious things, My loves, and it is up to you to be obedient that the many will be saved.  This is My will.  I AM.

James 1

James 1 (KJV)

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

² My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; ³ Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. ⁴ But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

⁵ If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. ⁶ But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. ⁷ For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. ⁸ A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

⁹ Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: ¹⁰ But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. ¹¹ For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.

¹² Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. ¹³ Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: ¹⁴ But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. ¹⁵ Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. ¹⁶ Do not err, my beloved brethren. ¹⁷ Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. ¹⁸ Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.

¹⁹ Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: ²⁰ For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. ²¹ Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. ²² But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. ²³ For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: ²⁴ For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was. ²⁵ But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

²⁶ If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. ²⁷ Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.