James 1:9-11

James 1:9-11

[9] the brother  of low degree  rejoice  in  that he  is exalted:  [10] But  the rich,  in  that he  is made low:  because  as  the flower  of the grass  he shall pass away.  [11] For  the sun  is no sooner risen  with  a burning heat,  but  it withereth  the grass,  and  the flower  thereof  falleth,  and  the grace  of the fashion  of it  perisheth:  so  also  the rich man  fade away  in  his  ways. 

What does James 1:9-11 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

James had been urging his readers to adopt God"s view of their trials ( James 1:2-4). Now he returned to this subject, broadened their perspective, and encouraged them to adopt His viewpoint on all their present circumstances.