5. What did James warn us about our prayers? James 1:6.
NOTE: ‘“Without faith it is impossible to please Him; for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6. James, in writing to us about asking of the Lord, says: “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering; for he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.” James 1:6. Faith is the foundation upon which Christian character is built. Faith is the beginning and to it all other graces come in addition. 2 Peter 1:5-7. It is by faith alone that we must be justified. It is only by faith in Christ that we can obtain the forgiveness of sins.’ A. T. Jones, Signs of the Times, May 21, 1885 .
6. How did James tell us that God would respond to wavering prayers? James 1:7.
NOTE: ‘“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.” James 1:5-7. The man who thinks that “perhaps” God will hear his prayer, thinks that “perhaps” He will not; such an one cannot ask in faith, nothing wavering, and consequently cannot receive anything. The only way to come is to come boldly.’ E. J. Waggoner: Signs of the Times, February 17, 1888.