Wealth That Lasts

James, Media, Sermons | by Pastor Adam Sinnett

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On the surface, James 1:9-11 looks like a passage dealing with money, and it is, but there is more going on here. In a few short verses, James dives into how the “lowly” and the “rich” should view themselves and relate to one another. Both a lack of resources, and an abundance of them, are enormous tests of our faith that reveal the true condition of our hearts. Behind this passage, we can hear the echo of James’ half-brother, Jesus, saying, “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven.”