"Grieve, Mourn, & Wail"

Following Jesus is not a solo endeavour. As James concludes his letter, he has several rapid-fire commands and encouragements that he urges the believers to put into practice as a community. These commands concern prayer, healing, confession, and more.

None of us enjoy difficult periods of life but we all go through them. James gives us practical advice that helps us to persevere well through challenges that we face.

The temptation to trust in wealth comes to all of us. In the hardest-hitting section of James’ letter, he condemns those who are relying on their wealth and oppressing the poor, which causes us to reflect on our own position towards material things.

Nobody can predict the future and yet we try to do so all the time. James urges believers to submit every part of their lives to God, including our future plans.

Often, we easily perceive faults or foolishness in others' motives, while we excuse our own actions by assuming good intentions.