James calls Christians living in humble or lowly circumstances to take pride or boast about their truly exalted position in Christ.

James is exhorting a wise perspective for the believer when it comes to one's material circumstances: Stay humble, glory in that if you are poor your future ...

No condition of life is such as to hinder rejoicing in God. Those of low degree may rejoice, if they are exalted to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom of ...

9 A believer who finds himself in a low position in life should be proud that God has given him a high position. James 1:9 Meaning and Commentary.

5 февр. 2021 г. · James exhorts the poor to boast (or glory) in their high status in Christ. The lowly brother will be exalted or vindicated by God.

James is dealing with the problem we face in trials. We observe the worldly rich doing well in life while we suffer trials.

“Let the lowly brother boast in his exaltation, and the rich in his humiliation, because like a flower of the grass he will pass away” (James 1:9–10).

Overall, James 1:9 carries a poignant message of hope and encouragement for believers, especially those who may be experiencing hardship or poverty. It ...

David Guzik commentary on James 1 talks about how the believer can make it through trials, and how he can receive wisdom from God. James 2 · James 4 · James 5 · James 3