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James 5:7-11
In Matthew 24, Jesus describes the trials and tribulations that the church will face and says, "But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Now such perseverance does not save us – but it is the mark of those who are being saved by God's persistent preserving grace. What valuable insights does James give us about true religion, perseverance, and patient endurance in the face of suffering?

James 5:1-6
Jesus declared, "You cannot serve God and money" – and yet many people devote their lives to the accumulation of wealth and riches. But the strong warning of the epistle of James should cause everyone to reevaluate their goals in life. What does James have to say to those who live in pursuit of the almighty dollar, instead of the Almighty God?

James 5:1-6
Wealth can open many doors in this world, but can also create an insurmountable obstacle in your spiritual life. Jesus said, "How difficult it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." What does the epistle of James teach us about true religion and wealth?

James 4:13-17
John MacArthur writes, "Life is a complex matrix of forces, events, people, contingencies and circumstances over which we have little or no control. Yet despite that, some people foolishly imagine that they are even in charge of their own lives." Do you live a life of arrogant self-determination and self-sufficiency, or walk in humble dependence on God's grace, guidance, and sovereignty?

2 Timothy 3:14-17
The Westminster Larger Catechism affirms, “The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, the only rule of faith and obedience.” Join Dr. Harry Reeder on InPerspective as he examines the inspiration and infallibility of God's Word.

James 4:13-17
Proverbs 27 says, "Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring," and James writes, "You do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes." James condemns the arrogant boasting of the self-sufficient, who make ambitious, self-centered plans with no regard for the will of God nor His glory.

James 4:11-12
The Word of God commands us, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." But the epistle of James brings to light the regrettable human tendency to judge our neighbor and exalt ourselves. James poses the sobering question, "Who are you to judge your neighbor?", and reminds us that God is the only One who is holy and pure enough to rightly judge the thoughts, hearts, and actions of men.

James 4:11-12
We know the saying, “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil," often accompanied by a picture of three monkeys covering their eyes, ears, and mouth. Well, James says much the same thing when he writes, "Do not speak evil against one another, brothers." In his typical blunt fashion, James strongly cautions us against the sins of slander, gossip, backbiting, and speaking evil of others.

James 4:4-10
Just like flowers will grow in good soil, the environment of biblical humility is the soil in which our spiritual lives, and our relationships with God and with others, can truly flourish. This good soil is cultivated by five directives set forth by James: submit to God, resist the devil, draw near to God, cleanse your hands, and purify your heart.

James 4:4-10
Christians should pursue friendship with our co-workers, neighbors, and those in our communities – but we must draw the line at friendship with the world. James cautions us, "Whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God" – but God gives His people grace to help us resist and overcome the allurements and enticements of the world.