Our Position During Trials

James is continuing his encouragement on living with trials. He will tell us not focus on our situation and to focus on Christ. He tells us that we will spend eternity with Christ, if we are truly His.
Because we are truly His, we can have hope, joy and confidence in this life.
James 1:9-11

I.) Glory in our Position

A.) The Poor Brother: V9
1 John 3:1-3, 1 Peter 1:3-6, Matthew 5:3-5, Romans 8:16-18

B.) The Rich Brother: V10
1 Timothy 6:17, Philippians 3:8, Psalm 37:35-36, Isaiah 40:6-7, Matthew 19:16-29

II.) Reliance on Material Things: V11

A.) The things of this world do not last.
Matthew 6:19-21, Ecclesiastes 5:15, Psalm 49:6-14

B.) Material possessions do not bring grace.
Luke 16:20-31, Psalm 37:35-36, James 5:1-7

C.) God will provide what we need.
Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 4:16, Matthew 6:25-34

Food for thought: Is our hope in Christ or our selves?