James is urging his oppressed Christian readers to remain patient in their suffering…reminding them that God is still in control even when their lives appear to be spiraling downward with trials and tribulations. He uses the well-known Old Testament figure, Job, as an example of patience in the face of adversity. For even after losing everything…his wealth, children, and health, Job ‘s trust in God couldn’t be shaken, and his faith remained steadfast. And at the end of Job bearing up under his load of miseries, God’s compassion & mercy delivered him…”Blessing the latter part of his life more than the first.”
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