<>Accepting what the words literally mean is a vital part of this first rule.<>
James 1:4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
We don't need anything including scripture except steadfastness?????
KJV- James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
I may not be understanding your point.Are you saying this to refute that we do not need anything but the bible for knowledge of God? or that we need something else to be saved?
IMO, this verse is talking about christians maturing through the tyring of our faith.
Becky