James 1:9–11 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. 10 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. 11 For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business. The Rich Person — James 1:9 James 1:9 Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. Q: When you think about someone who is poor, what comes to mind? Q: What are some things that make someone important at your school? James 2:5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? Q: Why do you think God didn’t want them storing up a month’s worth of manna? Matthew 6:11 Give us today our daily bread. Discussion: Which would be easier: trusting God when you have everything you need, or trusting God when you're not sure how things will work out? The Poor Person — James 1:10–11 James 1:10–11 But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business. Discussion: If you suddenly inherited ten million dollars, what is the first thing you would buy? What are some things ten million dollars could NOT buy you? Q: How can being rich, being able to meet all your own physical needs, make you poor in the spiritual sense? The poor person can be rich in Christ, and the rich person must recognize that without Christ, all their wealth is ultimately temporary. What you have in this life doesn’t determine what you have in eternity. Q: How can we (rich people in worldly standards) develop the habit of depending on Jesus daily?