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Faith is Non-Negotiable
Commentators unanimously affirm that a person who prays while wavering in their belief should not expect to receive anything from God. Scholars explain that faith is the essential condition for receiving God's gifts. Albert Barnes notes that God sees the heart, and it is unfitting for Him to answer someone who does not genuinely trust Him, which accounts for many unanswered prayers.
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James
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Albert Barnes
On James 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. Compare Hebrews 11:6. A man can hope for favor from God only as he…
AT Robertson
On James 1:7
That man (ο ανθρωπος εκεινος). Emphatic use of εκεινος.
Of the Lord (παρα του κυριου). Ablative case with …
Charles Ellicott
On James 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
Once more the Apostle warns the doubtful, holding out no hope of help until the wavering mind is fixed on God.
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Charles Spurgeon
On James 1:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On James 1:7
“That man” is a somewhat derogatory reference to the doubter, whom James has just compared to the tossing wave. Here he is further characterized as…
John Gill
On James 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
For let not that man think Imagine, conclude, or please himself with such thoughts,
that he shall rece…
Matthew Henry
On James 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Christianity teaches people to be joyful amidst troubles: such trials are sent from God's love, and trials in the path of duty will brighten our gr…