The Greek word "orthotomeo" means, literally, "cutting straight". The Revised Version reads, "Handling aright". This requires a pure life as well as judicious work. Whose life and work are such as to honor Christ and the gospel. A workman that needeth not to be ashamed.
Such a preacher that his work will please the Heavenly Father. To this end the utmost diligence must be used. This study will take a close look at how our faith is worked out in everyday life by understanding the principles of godly wisdom. Genuine faith will manifest itself in righteous acts that come out of a pure heart.
Studying the book of james full#
But they that give one part of the gospel to all (the promises and comforts to unawakened, hardened, scoffing men) have real need to be ashamed.ĢTi 2:15 Study to shew thyself. The book of James is full of practical wisdom for everyday living. Rightly dividing the word of truth - Duly explaining and applying the whole scripture, so as to give each hearer his due portion. Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.īisili kepe to yyue thi silf a preued preisable werkman to God, with oute schame, riytli tretinge the word of treuthe.īe diligent to present thyself approved to God - a workman irreproachable, rightly dividing the word of the truth Ģ:15 A workman that needeth not to be ashamed - Either of unfaithfulness or unskilfulness. Study to show thyself approved to God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.Įarnestly seek to commend yourself to God as a servant who, because of his straightforward dealing with the word of truth, has no reason to feel any shame. Strive diligently to present thyself approved to God, a workman that has not to be ashamed, cutting in a straight line the word of truth. Let it be your care to get the approval of God, as a workman who has no cause for shame, giving the true word in the right way. Give diligence to present thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, handling aright the word of truth. King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scanīe diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. Studie to shewe thy selfe approued vnto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly diuiding the word of trueth.