Choice 1: James 1. “Be Ye Doers of the Word and Not Hearers Only”

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?
 "The trying of your faith worketh patience" More importantly it says in verse 5 if you lack wisdom ask God through pray.
o       How did James further define the phrase to “ask in faith”?
He defined the phrase by saying that faith is nothing wavering and that it is something strong that we have in God. 
o       How do Matthew 6:24 and 1 Kings 18:21 add to your understanding of James 1:8?
Both of those verses remind us that we need to only have one master. 

o       From James 1:13–15, 19–27, make an outline of how we can better live the gospel of Jesus Christ.
-First realize anything that we are tempted with is not of God
-Everyone sins
-Get rid of evil
-Do good to the world. Go forth with actions. 
-Don't be forgetful
-Serve other people. 
o       Give a few modern examples of how you have recently seen individuals exemplify James 1:22.
-I had one friend that I met my very first semester. She always was serving and helping everyone around us. She would volunteer at special needs events, someone to talk to, and would just serve overall. Now she's serving a mission in Brazil. S
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.
Personally, I think that these have the greatest impact because first of All, these are the ones that provoked Joseph Smith to pray about the Church. This is what started our gospel in the Latter Days. It also is a motivator scripture. It makes us al choose to pray about what is happening, and challenges us to pray to know what is true. It is the way that we gain our own testimony instead of relying on someone else. It is a way that we must do what we know is right, but more importantly to find out on our own. 


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