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James 1:17, 18 - The Good and Perfect Gift of Gods Word.

James 1:17, 18 (NLT) Whatever is good and 
perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our 
Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. 
He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. He 
chose to give birth to us by giving us his true 
word.  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   If you're going to anchor your soul to 
something that never changes, then you need to treat 
God's Word as a gift. The Bible says, "Whatever is 
good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from 
God our Father, who created all the lights in 
the heavens. He never changes or casts a 
shifting shadow. He chose to give birth to us by 
giving us his true word. And we, out of all 
creation, became his prized possession" (James 1:17-18 
NLT). 
   James says five important things about 
Gods Word in this passage. 
   1. God's Word is good.
Its for your benefit. If you're not 
reading the Bible, you're missing all the promises, 
instruction, and benefits God wants to give you.  
   2. God's Word is perfect.
It's a perfect gift." If it's perfect, it 
means it's infallible. There's no error in it. You 
can count on it. And, if its perfect, that 
means it's exactly what you need.  
   3. God's Word is true.
It says, "his true word." Scripture will 
always tell you the right thing to do. It will 
never lead you in the wrong direction. It's always 
correct. Its truth will set you free!  
   4. God's Word is unchanging.
The Bible says God never changes, and so his 
Word never changes. Some of the gifts you get in 
life wear out - they fade, rust, and break down. 
You can't always depend on them, but you can 
always depend on Gods Word. 
   5. God's Word is life-giving.
James says, "God chose to give life to us by 
giving us his Word." You were made in God's image, 
which means you have the ability to love God and 
be loved by him. God created you and gave you 
his Word so you can know him. This is the only 
way to true life. 
   For everything that was written in the 
past was written to teach us, so that through the 
encouragement taught in the Scriptures and the 
encouragement they provide we might have hope" (Romans 
15:4 NIV). Everything in the Bible was written to 
give you hope, even the parts you may not 
understand. 
   The one thing you may need most right now 
" encouragement - is in this book. 
   Have you been feeling discouraged? There 
is great hope, and its at your fingertips. 
Just open up your Bible! [Daily Devotional by 
Rick Warren: https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

James 1:17a - Every Good and Perfect Gift 
Comes From God:  

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2007/20071122-1012.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides: 
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio (currently live): 
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/ 

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657