James 5 - Summary

Severe warnings to the rich whose rusted gold and moth-eaten garments testify against them, for they have defrauded laborers whose cries reach the Lord of hosts; they have lived in pleasure while condemning and killing the just. Believers must be patient until the Lord's coming like farmers awaiting precious fruit, not grumbling against one another, taking the prophets as examples of suffering and patience, particularly remembering Job's endurance and the Lord's compassionate outcome. The letter closes with instructions on prayer for the sick, anointing with oil, confessing faults, and the power of fervent prayer illustrated by Elijah.