James

James addresses trials as opportunities for joy and perseverance, leading to maturity, and emphasizes asking God for wisdom in faith without doubting. He contrasts the rich and poor, warns against being deceived about good gifts from God, and calls for being doers of the word, not just hearers.

James condemns showing partiality to the rich while dishonoring the poor and argues that faith without works is dead. He uses Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac and Rahab's assistance to the spies as examples of faith demonstrated through actions.

James warns that not many should become teachers due to greater judgment and focuses on controlling the tongue, which though small, can cause great damage like a fire. He contrasts earthly wisdom (bitter jealousy and selfish ambition) with heavenly wisdom (pure, peaceable, gentle, reasonable).

James addresses conflicts arising from pleasures and desires, calling believers to submit to God and resist the devil. He warns against speaking against one another, boasting about tomorrow's plans without acknowledging God's will, and condemning the rich who withhold wages from laborers.

James begins by condemning rich oppressors and calling them to weep over coming judgment for hoarding wealth and oppressing workers. He then encourages believers to be patient in suffering until the Lord's coming, avoid swearing oaths, pray for the sick with faith, and restore wandering brothers from error.