ACC ~ James 1 v7

GIFTS UNMERITED. AUGUSTINE: Purely human merits are evil, and God does not crown them. Any good merit is a gift of God. ON GRACE AND FREE WILL 6.

WINDBLOWN BY DOUBT. BEDE: The person who, because of his biting conscience, doubts that he will receive any of the heavenly gifts will easily abandon his faith when he is tempted and be carried away into various sins as easily as if he were blown about by the wind. CONCERNING THE EPISTLE OF ST. JAMES.

ASK WITHOUT HESITATION. OECUMENIUS: This refers to the person who asks in a spirit of haughtiness and contempt. Take away all double-mindedness, and above all, when you ask God for something, do not hesitate, saying to yourself: “How can I ask God for something, seeing that I have sinned so greatly against him?” COMMENTARY ON JAMES.

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