A Biblical Perspective on Life

JAMES 1

1. The believers’ response to poverty _^(vs.9)
   1. Believers who are poor
   2. The poor have something to rejoice about
   3. Poor believers are exalted
2. The believers’ response to prosperity ^{_{(vv. 10-11)}}
   1. Wealthy believers should rejoice about their position in Christ
   2. Wealthy believers should see their earthly riches as temporary
   3. Wealthy believers can face the temptation of pride
   4. Wealthy believers should be cautious with their wealth
3. The believers’ response to God ^{_{(vs. 12)}}
   1. Both poverty and riches are tests of faith
   2. The way of true blessing is to persevere under trials
   3. The crown of life is God’s reward to those that persevere
   4. The strength to persevere comes to those who love Christ