Jam 4:3 | MHM | STEP | v. 3 : James says, “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.” (James 4:3 ). Even when people pray, God may not answer if their reasons are selfish—if they only want things to enjoy themselves and not to serve God or help others.

‏ James 4:3

v. 3: James says, “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.” (James 4:3 ^a). Even when people pray, God may not answer if their reasons are selfish—if they only want things to enjoy themselves and not to serve God or help others.