This document discusses the importance of commitment during trials, to the word of God, and controlling one's tongue. It states that commitment during trials produces good things and is necessary to follow the example of others. It also argues that commitment to the word of God is necessary for salvation, approval from God, producing pure religion, and the final judgment. A lack of controlling the tongue can damage religion, cause neglect, and prove one to be double-minded. The document stresses submitting to God's will by receiving his word with meekness and relying on him instead of ourselves.

2. The trials that we face as Christians produce good things
for us (Jm. 1:2-4).
Commitment during trials is necessary because of the
result that it brings (Jm. 1:12).
Commitment during trials is necessary because of the
example of those who came before us (Jm. 5:10-11).
Trials are difficult, but we mustn't quit, for such will keep
us out of heaven (Jm. 1:12).

3. Commitment to the word of God is necessary because it is
the assurance of our salvation (Jm. 1:18-21).
Commitment to the word of God is necessary because it is
the basis of our approval before God (Jm. 1:22-25).
Commitment to the word of God is necessary because it is
productive of pure religion (Jm. 1:27).
Commitment to the word of God is necessary because it
will be the standard of final judgment (Jm. 2:12).

4. A lack of controlling the tongue can shatter pure religion
(Jm. 1:26).
A lack of controlling the tongue can bring about neglect
(Jm. 2:15-16).
A lack of controlling the tongue can prove us to be double-
minded (Jm. 3:9-10).
We must commit ourselves to controlling our tongues by
surrendering ourselves to God’s will.

5. Not only must we learn God’s will and be familiar with it,
but we must also submit to God’s will (Jm. 1:2-8).
If we are going to submit to God’s word, then we must
receive the word with meekness (Jm. 1:21).
• If we receive it in such a way it will erase all racial, social,
and economic barriers (Jm. 2:8-9).
The word of God will help us become what we need to be,
but we must first submit ourselves to it (Jm. 1:25).
• If we do so, God’s word will work its intended purpose in our
lives (Jm. 5:19-20).

6. We must challenge the attitude of our present age.
• We must be a people who go out and live above the world
(2 Cor. 6:17; Phil. 2:15; 1 Pet. 2:11).
We must rely on God instead of ourselves.
• Admit the things that hinder us from being what we ought to
be and ask God to help us (Luke 18:1-8).
• The fervent prayer of a righteous man is effective and
accomplishes much (Jm. 5:16).