1 From James, a servant of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ.Greetings to the twelve tribes scattered all over the world.
2 My friends, be glad, even if you have a lot of trouble.
3 You know you learn to endure by having your faith tested.
4 But you must learn to endure everything, so you will be completely mature and not lacking in anything.
5 If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.
6 But when you ask for something, you must have faith and not doubt. Anyone who doubts is like an ocean wave tossed around in a storm.
7-8 If you are that kind of person, you can't make up your mind, and you surely can't be trusted. So don't expect the Lord to give you anything at all.