James 3:12
The Scripture
(12) Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
James writes to his brothers about the importance of asking God for wisdom, emphasizing that true wisdom is a divine gift rather than something to be earned. He warns that a lack of faith is like a dead person, and that believers must rely on God's help. The chapter also encourages honesty and the pursuit of righteousness.
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