After getting straight to the point about the attitude one should have regarding impending trials and tribulations, we come to these three verses (9-11) which seem to drift off the topic. After all, what does poverty and wealth have to do with expected trials?


Often referred to as 'The Letter of Applied Christianity', James has some significant lessons for us in the area of everyday Christian living. In this sermon, Steve presents an overview of the book, and offers a few insights into why James begins with the topic of trials.