Have you ever asked yourself, in the midst of suffering, “Why doesn't God do something?â€
James' readers might have been asking such questions as they were living as exiles and were being horribly oppressed by the rich and powerful (5:1-6). James encourages them (and us) to patiently endure in light of the fact that the Lord is coming soon. James' teaching is an example of how the primary purpose of biblical teaching about future things (eschatology), is not to encourage speculation and disputation among believers, but to encourage us to patiently endure the hardships of this life as we pursue holiness. James reinforces his teaching with powerful examples of those who patiently endured.
I know that many of you are in the midst of trials and my prayer is that the glorious expectation of the Lord's return will encourage you to remain steadfast.
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