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Anticipating the ReversalJames 1:9-11

When is a bonnet not a bonnet? (When it becomes a

young woman.)

When is a door not a door? (When it is ajar.)

Randy Alcorn

Anticipating the Reversal

The poor believer says, “But how rich I am!” (James 1:9)

The rich believer says, “But what a wretch I am!” (James 1:10)

Earthly riches do not provide security (James 1:11)

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1. In what can the brother in humble circumstances boast? (James 1:9)

The brother of humble circumstances can take pride in his high position.

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2. In what can the rich brother boast? (James 1:10)

The rich brother can take pride in his low position.

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3. What are some ways in which one can be wealthy other than in the financial sense?

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4. What do rich and poor have in common? (James 1:9-10)

Both rich and poor have reason to boast.

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5. What will eventually happen to the riches of the wealthy person? (James 1:10)

The riches of the wealthy will fade away like a wildflower.

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6. In what ways can a person who pursues riches be disappointed?

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7. According to James, what will happen to the rich man even as he goes about his business? (James 1:11)

James says that the rich man will fade away even as he goes about his business.

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8. What could James mean by these verses?

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