Jas.4.3

James 4:3

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Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

A Warning against Pride

Things to Avoid

Cross References

1 Kings 3:11

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And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment;

Solomon’s Prayer for Wisdom

God’s Answer

Psalm 66:18

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If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:

Make a Joyful Noise

Proverbs 1:28

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Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:

Wisdom Calls Aloud

1 John 3:22

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And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.

Love One Another

Children of God Love One Another

1 John 5:14

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And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: