Derwood Alliance Church

In this podcast episode, the challenging words found in James 5:1-6 are discussed with a central theme of the importance of our posture towards wealth and material possessions.When living in an affluent area, it can be easy to become deceived by the power of wealth and comfort. There is a temptation to rely on our riches rather than fully trusting in God. James doesn't mince words, using intense language to warn the rich about the coming judgment if they continue to hoard their resources and oppress the poor.But James isn't simply dishing out financial advice. Rather, he is getting to the heart issue of what we worship and where we find our security. A parallel to the story of the rich young ruler is mentioned, someone who was unwilling to give up his possessions to follow Jesus. This example highlights how wealth can become an idol that causes us to turn away from wholehearted devotion to Christ.The key question posed is: What is your posture towards wealth and material things? Do you have an open-