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James 4:3 ยท KJV

"Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts."

King James Version

What does James 4:3 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

1From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?
2Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
3Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
4Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
5Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do your motivations affect your prayers?

2

What does it mean for you to ask amiss?

3

When have you felt your prayers were not answered?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on your prayer life and ensure your requests align with God's will rather than selfish desires.

personal growth

Consider journaling your prayers to identify patterns in your requests and motivations.

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