Loyalty Between God and the
World – James loved the church and spent
much of his letter warning them about having a loyalty to the things of this
world that outranked their loyalty to God. The pursuit, attainment, and
protection of wealth is a never-ending cycle that can consume the heart and
become a cancer to the heart if it isn’t properly led of the Lord. The pursuit
of the things of the world is fulfilling in many ways and can be just
satisfying enough to satiate the native hunger for deep connection with God. God
loves every detail of our lives, even down to the heart issues and the outcomes
of our life choices. It is important to be aware that the abrasive language of
James is for our good and freedom, to build us up and bring us closer to God