Rich Oppressors Will Be Judged James does not say that it is a sin to be rich but he does
condemn those who have put their trust in things that are
doomed to decay (vv. 1-3). In the ancient world wealth was of
three types: food (Luke 12:18), costly garments (Acts 20:33)
and precious metals (v. 3). When James s …
Be Patient and Persevering In today’s passage James teaches that Christians are to be
patient and long-suffering in the hardships and injustices
which they may experience. He simply suggests that suffering
is to be expected by Christians in this hostile world. When it
comes it should be borne val …
The Prayer of Faith James has already said a lot about prayer but now he puts a
fitting climax to his letter with further instructions on the
subject. Two of the greatest weaknesses in the life of the
average Christian today is prayer and praise (v.13). There is
much need for prayer …
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Rich Oppressors Will Be Judged
James does not say that it is a sin to be rich but he does condemn those who have put their trust in things that are doomed to decay (vv. 1-3). In the ancient world wealth was of three types: food (Luke 12:18), costly garments (Acts 20:33) and precious metals (v. 3). When James s …
Be Patient and Persevering
In today’s passage James teaches that Christians are to be patient and long-suffering in the hardships and injustices which they may experience. He simply suggests that suffering is to be expected by Christians in this hostile world. When it comes it should be borne val …
The Prayer of Faith
James has already said a lot about prayer but now he puts a fitting climax to his letter with further instructions on the subject. Two of the greatest weaknesses in the life of the average Christian today is prayer and praise (v.13). There is much need for prayer …