THE WEALTHY DEAD

James 5.1-6 Some reasons the wealthy are not to be envied:

1A. SORROW (5.1)

1B. We need to understand that James is dealing with the unsaved rich in verses 1-6.

2B. James advises these men to weep and howl.

3B. Great sorrow should overwhelm them because of the great miseries they shall have to endure.

2A. SECURITY (5.2-3)

1B. How do you usually feel about this thing of security?

2B. But what about the security of the wealthy?

2A. SELFISHNESS (5.4-6)

1B. Verse 4 mentions cheating.

2B. After cheating comes comfort, verse 5.

3B. Verse 6 points out their condemnation of the righteous.