Discussion Questions:

Have you thought about your economic circumstance as a trial before? Discuss your first impression(s) of this idea.

Reflect on a few of the challenges for believers who are lowly and rich. Do you personally resonate with any of them? Discuss.

Summarize the essence of James’ wisdom to both lowly and rich believers. Reflect concretely and specifically on what taking James’ wisdom seriously in your life would look like.

Does Jesus’ life reflect James’ wisdom? If so, how? What encouragement can we draw from this?