The Epistle of James
The author is generally thought to be the Lord's brother, the son of Mary. (Gal 1:19) This James was not one of the Twelve Apostles, but was first of the Seventy Disciples. He was also the Bishop of Jerusalem.
There are other notable men by the names of James who might have been the author. One is James the Great, who as the brother of John the Evangelist and the son of Zebedee.
It was written to Jewish Christians, rather than to Gentiles. It was also written to the Twelve Tribes that were scattered abroad. (James 1:1)
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Chapter 1
James teaches
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[2] My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
[3] Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
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Afflictions can be substutitued for temptations, according to Joseph Smith.
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[5] If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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Chapter 2
James teaches about Faith and Works.
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[14] What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?
[15] If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,
[16] And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
[17] Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
[18] Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
[19] Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.
[20] But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?
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Chapter 3
James preaches against bitter envying and strife. He also warns:
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[8] But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
[9] Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.
[10] Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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Chapter 4
James teaches "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you."
He also declares "Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up."
"Speak not evil one of another, brethren."
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Chapter 5
James preaches that misery awaits the wanton rich.
James teaches about patience
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[7] Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.
[8] Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
[10] Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.
[11] Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
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James teaches about priesthood blessings
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[14] Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:
[15] And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
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James teaches about missionary work
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[19] Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him;
[20] Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.
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