James 1 binds mature faith to endurance, undivided prayer, and obedience, while denying that temptation originates from God.
James 1:1–27 Commentary: Trials and Maturity
The Book of Proverbs: Chapter 1 the Beginning of Knowledge
Proverbs 1 reveals that the fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge and shows the life-or-death stakes of listening to or rejecting divine wisdom.
