This is the third lesson in our Bible Study series on the letter of James, which was live streamed on April 15, 2020.
After exhorting his readers to consider trials occasions for joy since the testing of our faith can produce perseverance — which can lead to the perfecting of our Christ-like character and conduct (James 1:2-4 | “Growing Pains”) — James commands those who lack wisdom to see things from this godly perspective to faithfully ask God (James 1:5-8 | “The Unwavering Request For Wisdom”).
Economic and social lowliness may have been one of most prevalent trials of James’ audience. This is likely why James gives wise instruction concerning how brothers and sisters in Christ should view worldly wealth.
The rich and poor should evaluate themselves not by material standards but by spiritual standards. Poor Christians should boast in their exalted position in/with Christ; rich Christians should boast in their humble dependence on and identification with our humble Lord
*Update: I mistakenly forgot the last clause of James 1:5 (“and it will be given to you”) on the slideshow. The correction has been made
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