James 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.
American Standard Version

Treated in 8 passages across the library.

  1. The Life of Trust · George Müller

    Walking in Darkness cites James i. 17

    …down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.” James i. 17. As the increase of faith is a good gift, it must come from God, and therefore he ought t…

  2. George Müller of Bristol · Arthur T. Pierson

    Appendix A: Scripture Texts That Moulded George Müller cites James i. 17

    …us all things?" (Rom. viii. 32.) "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above." (James i. 17.) "The young lions do lack and suffer hunger; but they that seek the Lord shall not want …

  3. Rooted – 30 Days with God for Youth – Book 1 · Ochorus Originals

    Day 6 — The God Who Never Changes cites James 1:17

    …om the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.” — James 1:17 (BSB) Try this experiment on a sunny day. In the morning, stand outside and look at your …

  4. The God of All Comfort · Hannah Whitall Smith

    Thanksgiving Versus Complaining cites James 1:17

    …t gives Him real pleasure, and our failure to thank Him for His “good and perfect gifts” (James 1:17) wounds His heart, just as ours are wounded when loved ones fail to appreciate what we be…

  5. The Key Teachings of Andrew Murray · Ochorus Originals

    The Glory of the Creature cites JAMES 1:17

    … down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. JAMES 1:17 A necessary balance Murray sometimes pressed the creature’s nothingness in language drawn…

  6. The Key Teachings of Charles H. Spurgeon · Ochorus Originals

    I Change Not cites JAMES 1:17

    … down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. JAMES 1:17 He does not change in His plans either. A man may begin to build and find he cannot finis…

  7. The Key Teachings of Amanda Berry Smith · Ochorus Originals

    Common Sense and the Great Physician cites JAMES 1:17

    …ood gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights. JAMES 1:17 Weighing it Her position will satisfy neither those who teach that healing is guaranteed …

  8. Purpose in Prayer · E. M. Bounds

    The Prayer of Faith Never Fails cites James 1:14-18

    …e will do just what the Bible says, I want you to minister for their healing according to James 1:14-18.’ She led the way into the dormitory where her girls were lying in spasms, and we laid ou…

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