James 1:2–8, 12 (NIV 84)
2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of
many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops
perseverance. 4 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature
and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask
God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to
him. 6 But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who
doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That man
should not think he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded
man, unstable in all he does… 12 Blessed are they who perseveres under trial,
because when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life that
God has promised to those who love him.