30 мая 2013 г. · James is saying, Because wealth can be a dangerous trap, we should be careful not to use it in an ungodly manner, but rather to be faithful.

James returns to the principle that work must serve the needs of others. His words in the beginning of chapter 5 are scathing.

9 июн. 2021 г. · James goes on to say they were satisfying [their] every desire. This is simply giving yourself to the pursuit of pleasure.

In James 5:1-6 we will read about the problem of riches and wealth. When is wealth sin? When are we misusing our wealth and endangering our souls?

22 апр. 2018 г. · James says God sees our greed! Specifically, James says here that God hears of the greed of those selfishly pursuing riches.

8 апр. 2018 г. · In our text today, James is warning the wicked wealthy. In verses 1-6, James is not talking to believers; he's talking to unbelievers. And he's ...

6 дек. 2020 г. · James tells the wealthy to prepare to weep and wail, not because they had money but because they had hoarded it. Wealth is not the problem; the misuse of it is.

16 мая 2022 г. · 1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. 2 Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten.

James probably refers to the destruction of three kinds of wealth. Stores of food are corrupted (rotted), garments are moth-eaten, and gold and silver are ...