Pointing to four abuses of wealth, James warns that judgment is looming on those who abuse their wealth.

Christians are between two realities: death and life. In reflecting on this reality, Romans 6:1-14 teaches we can master sin because Jesus has mastered death.

Christians are between two realities: death and life. In reflecting on this reality, Romans 6:1-14 teaches we can master sin because Jesus has mastered death.

Those of us who are of means--and even those who aren't--are often tempted to put more confidence in our future than is reasonable. But planning that ignores God’s providential care is in error.

Those of us who are of means--and even those who aren't--are often tempted to put more confidence in our future than is reasonable. But planning that ignores God’s providential care is in error.

Those of us who are of means--and even those who aren't--are often tempted to put more confidence in our future than is reasonable. But planning that ignores God’s providential care is in error.

James' point is pretty clear: don't speak evil against a fellow Christian. But before we glance over it too quickly, let's be sure we understand the meaning of, motivations for, and monition of that command.

James' point is pretty clear: don't speak evil against a fellow Christian. But before we glance over it too quickly, let's be sure we understand the meaning of, motivations for, and monition of that command.

James uses the strongest language in his letter to exhort that those who've gone wayward need to change their course.

James uses the strongest language in his letter to exhort that those who've gone wayward need to change their course.