James: Be Patient / God Has the Last Word

VII. The Worldview of Spiritual Wholeness: Understanding Time and Eternity (4:13—5:11)
A. Arrogant planning ignores God's providence (4:13-17)
B. Misusing wealth and power brings God's judgment (5:1-6)
1. Destined for judgment, 5:1
2. They have selfishly hoarded wealth, 5:2-3
3. They have defrauded their workers, 5:4
4. They follow a self-indulgent lifestyle, 5:5
5. They oppress ‘the righteous', 5:6

C. Patiently enduring trials earns God's reward, 5:7-11
    1. Strengthen your spiritual life, v. 8
    2. Don't destroy your relationships, v. 9
    3. Study the examples of others, vv. 10-11
       1) The prophets, v. 10
       2) Job, v. 11
    4. The character of God, v. 11