James 1:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

People like that are thinking two different things at the same time. They can never decide what to do. So they should not think they will receive anything from the Lord.

Cross References

James 4:3

Or when you ask, you don’t receive anything, because the reason you ask is wrong. You only want to use it for your own pleasure.

Isaiah 1:15

“When you raise your arms to pray to me, I will refuse to look at you. You will say more and more prayers, but I will refuse to listen because your hands are covered with blood.

Proverbs 21:27

God hates sacrifices from the wicked, especially when their reason for offering them is evil.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord hates the offerings of the wicked, but he is happy to hear the prayers of those who live right.

James 1:6

But when you ask God, you must believe. Don’t doubt him. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is blown up and down by the wind.