Promises of God from James

Below are selected promises of God from the book of James compiled by Kenneth Boa:

The testing of our faith develops perseverance, and perseverance leads to maturity and completion (1:3-4).
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows (1:17).
The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (3:17).
When we submit ourselves to God and resist the devil, he will flee from us (4:7).
When we come near to God, he will come near to us (4:8).
 The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. (5:16)

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