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NASB | James 1:5 ¶ But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:5 ¶ If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. |
Subject: Scripture alone? |
Bible Note: To clarify: The point of the exercise is to let scripture speak for itself. I regret using the phrase "you got game", for it has been miscontrued that I think this forum is a game. For that I apologize. As for the thesaurus and dictionary, I agree they are useful for distinguishing shades of meaning, but the point here is not to split hairs, heirs or hares. Rather, its to understand why the bible authors chose to use one word, e.g. preach, in one place, and another word, e.g. teach, in another. We are called to divide the word rightly, 2Tim2:14-15 "Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." I hope you will reconsider, you are obviously sincere in your commitment to honoring God and who better to witness through the Word than those who love it. |