James 5:1-20

We complete our series of sermons from The Letter of James with a reading from James 5.

In James 5:1-6 does James condemn wealth itself? In not, what does he condemn?

In James 5:7-11, does James describe Pie in the Sky hope for another life, or hope as a practice to be employed for the here and now? And, if it is for the here and now, what is its focus and result?

In James 5:13-20 we find a summary of the main themes of the letter — turning to God in prayer, receiving God’s wisdom from such prayer, and caring for the community through acts of service guided by that wisdom. Step back from these verses and envision a congregation guided by them. What would our relationships look like? Is it a community worth praying for? Pray for it!