Welcome to episode 39 of Grasp the Bible.  In this episode, we conclude our study in the Book of James, covering chapter 5.  The series is called “Having a faith that works.”  Today, we discuss: 

• Misused money (vv. 1-6) 
• Some good reasons for a good thing (vv. 7-12) 
• Concerning prayer (vv. 13-18) 
• Concerning the wanderer (vv. 19-20) 

Key takeaways: 

• Scripture never tells us that we should not save money.  But hoarding takes place when we continue to accumulate above and beyond that which is necessary. 
• The ungodly rich will continue to flourish in this sin-laden world, but their time will soon end when Christ returns as conqueror. 
• All believers must be trustworthy and stand by their word. There should never be a need for an artificial oath to supplement the dependency of their promises. 
• America needs more confessing churches and churches that engage in powerful prayer. 
• Many people today change what they believe to accommodate their moral behavior. We like the sins we participate in and seek to justify them so we can continue in them. 

Quotable: 

God rewards those who trust Him and remain faithful through misfortune and suffering. 

Application: 

• Believers are to be patient toward both outsiders who oppress them and insiders (other believers) who irritate them. 
• Patience is the self-restraint that does not retaliate. 
• Patience comes from God, and prayer is an effective way to obtain it. 

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