Introduction
Trusting in God rather than riches.
Questions
1. What does James say has happened to the riches of his readers?
v 2 and 3 Your riches are corrupted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and your silver are corroded, ...
2. How does James say we can avoid being judged?
v 9 Don’t grumble, brothers, against one another, so that you won’t be judged. ...
3. What does the perseverance of Job show us?
v 11 ... You have heard of the perseverance of Job, and have seen the Lord in the outcome, and how the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 6 Being rich can tempt us to behave wickedly
- v 7 to 12 We should wait patiently for the Lord's coming. We should also be patient with each other and endure suffering like those in the past
- v 13 to 20 Prayer can achieve much