"... The syntax structure of this unit shows that there is one main clause and two supporting ideas in James and the word 'faith' is used in the clause. McCartney argues that the phrase in this colon should be understood as 'a trust in the character and promises of God'; he also says that this faith is related to total commitment to God. Similarly, Davids argues that the background of this command is related to some individuals who distrust God. Both McCartney and Davids recognize that the wisdom tradition could have influenced James in this issue; Davids, for example, shows that Sirach 33:1-3 uses a similar metaphor (that is, one who is unfaithful is like a boat in the midst of a storm). Nonetheless, why is the issue regarding the doubter discussed here? The theme of 'the doubter or the double minded' in James 1 functions as a ground; in fact, the author of LOJ uses a double ground here to emphasize that this issue is substantial. McCartney is probably correct when he accentuates that 'James speaks so harshly of the doubter precisely because faith is so important. Faith is the grounding that prevents one from being tossed around like a sea billow and without faith, one's life is chaotic, without direction or moral compass.' In this literary context, 'faith' should be understood as the opposite condition of the doubter ..."