James 1:17 – Every Good Gift And Every Perfect Gift Is From

James 1:17 ESV Context

The book of James is often referred to as wisdom literature, much like what we see from the Old Testament’s Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes.

James was indeed wise, writing with complete acceptance of Christian doctrine and exercising his religion with the first-century church in Jerusalem. Paul dubbed James a pillar of the church in Galatians 2:9.

James 1:17 Commentary

James Chapter 1 Verse 17

This is to say, that James has an authority that lends us the ability to trust his message. He was no doubt aware of and fell subject to the persecution Christians would have suffered during this time in history.

James 1:17 Meaning And Interpretation

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Worry, fear, and anxiety would have been common emotions for James and his fellow believers, and well warranted.

James 1:17 ESV Meaning

And yet, James exhorts us to remember that we have a high spiritual goal and to be on guard against falling victim to the pressures that surround us.

Bible Verse About Every Good Gift

We’re called to walk in faith and to evidence our transformation in Christ by exhibiting good works. Through belief and obedience, God gives us what we need to live this way.

In his unfailing consistency, he gives us good and perfect gifts! Some like to differentiate between “good gifts”.

God’S Good Gifts From Above (James 1:17)

i.e., earthly provisions from the Lord such as health, relationships, work, and sustenance—even the ability to read this book!— while others like to call out the “perfect gifts,” which are spiritual.

And eternal gifts such as redemption, forgiveness, regeneration, and salvation. Hallelujah!

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James 1:17 Sermon Outline

When encumbered with difficulty—be it from outside ourselves through circumstances, or from inside ourselves through struggles with behavior or conscience—God desires to give us his good gifts.

Noticeable signs of struggle, such as emotions like worry and anxiety, can be assuaged when we go to the Lord and ask him to show us our good and perfect gifts.

Bible Verse About Every Good Gift

Every Perfect Gift Is From God – Bible Verse

We could keep a running tally for our own reference. And when the list seems complete, we could ask the Lord if he has any new gifts he would like to impart on or in us.

Worries and anxieties will come, but the Lord has gifts for us to handle them. We must merely ask.

“Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.”