In view of the judgment-seat, at which we shall have to give an account of our words, we shall do well to employ the simplest, plainest speech, Matt. 5:34; 12:36, 37.

How shall we act in any given situation? The Apostle says in effect, be perfectly natural. The suffering should pray, the glad sing, the sick confess his sins and call for believing prayer. The oil is the symbol of the Holy Spirit. The body is the Holy Spirit’s temple, and he is asked to bring it to the level of that spiritual wholeness which is his ideal. Where he gives the prayer that can affirm and claim, there is no doubt that

perfect health will result. But there is all the difference between human telepathy and divine healing, which is God’s gift to faith.

Elijah became what he was by faith and prayer. Naturally he was subject to the same fears and failings as ourselves. There are two reasons why we should endeavor to convert men: (1) for their salvation, (2) for the arrest of their baleful influence.

(a) What is the theme of the Epistle? (b) How is it developed?

(c) What information does the New Testament afford with regard to the author of this Epistle?

(Each question applies to the paragraph of corresponding number in the Comments.)

What is the relation between faith and works?

Why is there special need of controlling the tongue?

What is the character of heavenly wisdom?

To what extent are our lives under providential control?

Why are dishonest gains a curse? What is the reward of patience?

What is recommended for the joyful? For the sick? What did Elijah accomplish through prayer? What

great opportunity for service is open to the Christian?

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