3 concluding sermons in James

TEXT: James 5

I. Potential Outcome of Living for Riches, 1-6. Great Misery; potential for losing your own soul; pierced with many sorrows; riches devour the flesh; rich people often defraud others (v.4); rich people might condemn Christ to death.

II. Patience is Enable by the Coming of the Lord, 7-12. God wants to work patience in our lives. So, He sends trials to try our faith (1:3-4).

III. Prayer & Practical Christian Living, 13-20. Prayer is the release of the soul when sorrowing or sick.