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NASB | James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above; it comes down from the Father of lights [the Creator and Sustainer of the heavens], in whom there is no variation [no rising or setting] or shadow cast by His turning [for He is perfect and never changes]. |
Subject: Are all abilities from God? |
Bible Note: Yes, I think it is quite common that various "natural" abilities reflect the character and nature of spirtual gifts. Most of the time things don't manifest themselves out of nothing. It is no wonder we, in English speaking cultures have adopted the ancient monetary/weight unit "talent" to mean a marked inate ability. |