Chapter 1
Serve the Lord. 1:1
Trials breed opportunities. 1:2
Endurance tests faith. 1:3
Let faith grow. 1:4
Seek God’s wisdom. 1:5
Do not vacillate. 1:6
Wavering frustrates expectations. 1:7
Uncertainty divides loyalties. 1:8
Always avoid anger. 1:10
Wealth is transitory. 1:11
God rewards endurance. 1:12
Overcoming validates faith. 1:12
Desire breeds temptation. 1:14
God never tempts. 1:14
Temptations divide affections 1:14
Desires promote sin. 1:15
Sin breeds death. 1:15
Be not deceived. 1:16
God never changes. 1:17
God possesses us. 1:18
Listen very carefully. 1:19
Select words cautiously. 1:19
Anger prohibits righteousness. 1:20
Accept God’s Word. 1:21
Discard all filth. 1:21
Eliminate all evil. 1:21
Actions truly matter. 1:22
Listen and obey. 1:22
Introspectively examine yourself. 1:24
Remember God’s laws. 1:25
Commandments liberate us. 1:25
Control your tongue. 1:26
Sympathy isn’t empathy. 1:27
Chapter 2
Show no favoritism. 2:1
Do not discriminate. 2:4
Love the destitute. 2:6
Narcissists defame Christ. 2:7
Love your neighbors. 2:8
Respect God’s laws. 2:10
Do not fornicate. 2:11
Do not kill. 2:11
Laws promote freedom. 2:12
Demonstrate God’s mercy. 2:13
Actions validate faith. 2:14
Provide for others. 2:15
Faith demands involvement. 2:17
Faith prompts benevolence. 2:22
Chapter 3
Righteousness produces peace. 3:1
Approach teaching seriously. 3:1
Instructors accrue responsibility. 3:2
Watch your step. 3:3
Maturity demands discipline. 3:4
Gossip promotes hatred. 3:5
Sparks inflame envy. 3:5
Slander contaminates souls. 3:6
Gossip is deadly. 3:8
Continuously bless God. 3:9
Control your mouth. 3:10
Don’t curse men. 3:10
Godly lives teach. 3:13
Select words carefully. 3:13
Wisdom breeds humility. 3:13
Arrogance opposes truth. 3:14
Avoid false humility. 3:14
Envy produces bitterness. 3:14
Pride eventually implodes. 3:15
Jealousy separates people. 3:16
Envy promotes disharmony. 3:16
God is courteous. 3:17
God is gracious. 3:17
God is kind. 3:17
God is merciful. 3:17
God is patient. 3:17
God is reasonable. 3:17
God is reconciliatory. 3:17
God is sincere. 3:17
God is straightforward. 3:17
Chapter 4
Lust is detrimental. 4:1
Quarreling breeds conflict. 4:1
God answers prayer. 4:2
Purify your motives. 4:3
Don’t befriend worldliness. 4:4
God protects us. 4:5
Scripture is purposeful. 4:5
God resists egocentricity. 4:6
God gives grace. 4:6
Resist the devil. 4:7
Submit to God. 4:7
Befriend the Lord. 4:8
Purify your hearts. 4:8
Be deeply repentant. 4:9
Humble yourself sincerely. 4:10
Honor God’s laws. 4:11
Don’t criticize others. 4:11
Don’t speak evil. 4:11
Never malign others. 4:11
Don’t judge others. 4:12
Do not boast. 4:13
Life is short. 4:14
Affirm God’s will. 4:15
Don’t be presumptuous. 4:16
Boasting is arrogance. 4:16
Bragging is wickedness. 4:16
Discard personal scheming. 4:16
Pride is sinful. 4:16
Rebelliousness is sin. 4:17
Chapter 5
Listen to God. 5:1
Wealth is illusive. 5:2
Greed consumes people. 5:2
Riches will disappear. 5:3
Wealth corrupts motives. 5:3
Stand against fraud. 5:4
Don’t gratify appetites. 5:5
Don’t pamper yourself. 5:5
Indulgences won’t satisfy. 5:5
Do not oppress. 5:6
Don’t condemn saints. 5:6
Evil opposes righteousness. 5:6
Expect divine deliverance. 5:7
Patiently await deliverance. 5:7
Establish steadfast resiliency. 5:8
Be very patient. 5:8
Jesus is coming. 5:8
God will judge. 5:9
Hold no grudges. 5:9
Make no complaints. 5:9
Be good examples. 5:10
Joyful people endure. 5:11
Patience breeds steadfastness. 5:11
Take oaths seriously. 5:12
Make intentions clear. 5:12
Distain rash oaths. 5:12
Afflicted people pray. 5:13
Joyful Believers sing. 5:13
Respect the elders. 5:14
Pray for others. 5:15
Pray in faith. 5:15
Pray fervent prayers. 5:16
Pray in sincerity. 5:16
Prayer is effectual. 5:16
Prayer produces power. 5:16
Confess your faults. 5:16
God forgives sin. 5:16
God heals sickness. 5:16
Always pray sincerely. 5:17
Earnest prayers matter. 5:17
Do not stray. 5:19
Help convert sinners. 5:20
Be a soulwinner. 5:20