1. Read James 1 and respond in writing to the following items:
o What words or phrases encourage you to look for direction from God?Ask in faith
o How did James further define the phrase to “ask in faith”?
Have unwavering faith and you will receive your answers.
o How do Matthew 6:24 and 1 Kings 18:21 add to your understanding of James 1:8?
They help clarify that a man eventually HAS to choose to follow the Lord or to follow Satan. You cannot follow both, it's not an option.
o From James 1:13–15, 19–27, make an outline of how we can better live the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Do not lust after things
Be quick to hear and slow to speak
Be clean and cling to the scriptures
Be doers of the word, and not just hearers
o Give a few modern examples of how you have recently seen individuals exemplify James 1:22.
Being a "hearer" of the word but not a "doer" gives people a false sense of security. Going through the motions are not enough, people need to actively be engaging in the gospel, improving themselves daily. Those that are both "Hearers" AND "doers" are constantly on check with their spirituality and don't get lulled into a spiritual rut.
2. Read the institute student manual commentary for James 1:5–6, “If Any of You Lack Wisdom” (p. 409). Make a list of reasons why Elder Bruce R. McConkie (1915–1985) of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said these verses have “had a greater impact ... upon mankind than any other” scripture.
It helped Joseph Smith ask God to know what church was true, which lead to the Restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Investigators of the Church have this promise that if they ask God, they will get an answer
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