Abundant money is not wealth and the lack of money is not poverty. ACCUMULATION MAKES YOU A FOOL (James 5:1-3) Gathering is foolish Mourn the corruption of your wasted surplus Judgement is coming (the last days) BLESSINGS NOW/ JUDGEMENT LATER (James 5:4-6) You kept back from the harvesters (soul winners) You saved in the last days The harvesters cries are heard by the Lord You lived in luxury while the harvesters were in need People need us today You fattened yourself up for slaughter Last verse of previous chapter says, “if you know, do” What about you? Acknowledge selfish living, take stock Change your attitude towards temporary wealth Determine how to most effectively use your temporary earthly wealth for eternal wealth