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(a) He experiences blessing because of his activity.
(b) This implies that his activity is worthwhile and fulfilling.

5. Significance

a. Summarization of the Author’s Message

In this passage James is writing to struggling believers who were encountering various
trials and temptations. In the midst of these trials and temptations he urged them to
look to God for the wisdom they would need either to endure suffering or to resist their
desire to sin. While this wisdom could be found in God’s Word, James indicated that it
wouldn’t be enough for them to simply understand God’s truth; they would also need to
live it. Only then would they find joy, even in the midst of their difficulties.

b. Organization of the Author’s Main Thoughts

James, writing to struggling believers who were encountering various trials and
temptations, encouraged them to consider their response to the wisdom of God’s Word.

(1) James indicated that they were not to respond simply as hearers.

(a) Hearers understand but do nothing.
(b) There is absolutely no value in that.

(2) James indicated that they were to respond consistently as doers.

(a) Doers understand and do something.
(b) There is absolutely great value in that.

c. Single Statement of the Main Idea

(1) Subject =
How these struggling believers were to respond to the wisdom of God’s
Word…

(2) Complement =
They were not to respond simply as hearers, but also as consistent doers.

(3) Single Statement =

These struggling believers were to respond to the wisdom of God’s
Word not simply as hearers, but also as consistent doers.

C. Application

Recall that application answers the question, “How does it work?”

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