Responding to Trials (James 1:2-15) Responding to the Word (James 1:16-27) Holding faith in Jesus Christ in a way that’s consistent with true faith (James 2:1-26) Showing true faith in Jesus Christ by demonstrating works (James 3:1-18; 4:1-17; 5:1-6) By taming the tongue (James 3:1-12) By discerning who’s wise (James 3:13-18) By addressing the source of conflict (James 4:1-12) By not boasting in pride (James 4:13-17) By not boasting in earthly riches (James 5:1-6) What is James talking about in the passage before us (James 5:1-6)? Why should believers not boast in earthly riches? Boasting in riches is equated with God’s judgment (5:1) Boasting in riches wrongly evaluates earthly treasure (5:2-3) Boasting in riches may be employed as a license to sin (5:4-6) Where are you laying up treasure? What is most important to you? The gift, or the Giver?