The Great Warning

In James 1, James introduces many themes that he develops throughout the rest of his letter. In James 5:1–6, James revisits these warnings. Wealth that is left unused, selfishly hoarded, or gained by taking advantage of others will lead to judgment. Just as Jesus says in Luke 6:24–25, the rich may experience comfort in this life, but it will be replaced by weeping and mourning in the life to come. So, how can we be faithful to God with the resources He has given us? We must steward our resources wisely and surrender them to God. He calls His people to be generous just as He is generous with us. This begins with tithing—giving 10% of our resources back to God. God’s blessings follow God’s money when it is used God’s way.