Warning to the Wealthy
Memory verse: 4:15
James is again coming back to the subject of wealth and pride. Where had he addressed it previously? (James 1:9-10)
From the verses in toward the end of Chapter 4, do you get the impression that James is opposed to planning?
Is he opposed to making a profit?
What is his message to these businessmen?
What did Jesus teach similarly? (Luke 12:16-21)
Have you ever worried about money?
What assurance did Jesus give us? (Matthew 6:25-27)
When James speaks of 'mist' in Verse 4:14, he is referring to Hosea 13:3. Why?
What is the sin that these businessmen are practicing?
Notice that James moves directly from the sin of boasting (a sin of commission) to another type of sin in Verse 4:17. What is it?
Did Jesus adress such sins in his teaching? (Matthew 23:23-24)
James is speaking to two distinct audiences. Who are they?
At the start of Chapter 5, James seems to change his tone. How would you describe it now?
He certainly does not hold back his feelings. Why?
Is he opposed to wealth?
What is his concern?
What is his message to us 21st century Christians?
What was Jesus' teaching in the Sermon on the Mount on the subject of wealth?" (Matthew 6:19-21)
As a believer, where is our treasure?
How can we live with that belief in the world today?
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