James: Ethics For Living in the Empire - James 1:9-18

Is there an essential difference between trials and temptations? Do these two circumstances have the same source? Do they produce the same or difference outcomes? In the midst of trials and temptations, in an upside-down Kingdom, how might wisdom impact how to the rich & poor rightly perceive identity & security issues? In the end, what are we to affirm about the nature and character of God? We will address all of these matters in today's message. Strap on your seatbelts.