PROVEN: The Letter of James

No. 21 | Being Patient Until the Lord’s Return

By Danny Capon, July 06, 2025

Responding to Trials (James 1:2-15)

Responding to the Word (James 1:16-27)

  1. Holding faith in Jesus Christ in a way that’s consistent with true faith (James 2:1-26)
  2. 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 - self-indulgent living (James 5:1-6)

What is James talking about in the passage before us (James 5:7-12)?

Believers should respond to unjust treatment by others by being patient until the Lord's return (James 5:7-12)

How are you responding to being unjustly treated?

How does your response to being unjustly treated reveal your understanding of God?