Sermon Cloud

As James continues his teaching on trials, he addresses the financial trials of faith that these persecuted Jewish Christians are facing. The poor Christians must learn to trust that God will take care of them because they are His children. The rich Christians must learn to trust God and not their wealth because wealth will not last for eternity. Whether wealthy or poor, for those who persevere in their faith in God there awaits the reward of life with God. In the midst of the trials God sends, we will face temptations that come from within us. We must make a choice. Faith in God will lead us to obedience which leads to spiritual maturity. Disbelief in the goodness of God leads us to disobedience and sin which James says leads to death.