In James 1:9-18, the author continues to urge us to have a biblical perspective on the difficult and the good things in life, including poverty and riches, trials and temptations, and perfect gifts from God. Although we may not be able to change our circumstances, we can develop a Christian approach to them.
While the people cynically questioned God’s justice and longed for his intervention, in Malachi 2:17-3:5, God told them he would be coming in judgment...
In the next pair of sections about John and Jesus, Luke reported that the Word of God came upon John, and the Holy Spirit...
Although Paul’s circumstances were very difficult, he focused on bigger realities in which he rejoiced.
