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Rejoicing in Humbling Trials
Commentators explain that when a wealthy Christian is "made low," whether through financial loss or persecution, it's an opportunity to rejoice. This trial tests and strengthens their faith, detaches them from temporary wealth, and forces them to find their ultimate security and identity in God alone. It's a difficult but valuable lesson in what truly lasts.
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James
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Albert Barnes
On James 1:10
18th Century
Theologian
But the rich, in that he is made low. That is, because his property is taken away, and he is made poor. Such a transition is often the sou…
AT Robertson
On James 1:10
In that he is made low (εν τη ταπεινωσε αυτου). "In his low estate." Play on ταπεινωσις (from ταπεινοω, Php 3:7), like ταπεινος of…
Charles Ellicott
On James 1:10
19th Century
Bishop
But the rich, in that he is made low (or, better, in his humiliation).—And, on the other hand, let a change of s…
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Charles Spurgeon
On James 1:10–12
19th Century
Preacher
Because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On James 1:10
The text does not explicitly state that “the one who is rich” is a believer, and for that reason some have insisted that he is unsaved. It would se…
John Calvin
On James 1:10
16th Century
Theologian
But the rich, in that he is made low, or, in his lowness. He has mentioned the particular for the general, for this admonition ap…
John Gill
On James 1:10
17th Century
Pastor
But the rich, in that he is made low
That is, the rich brother; for there were rich men in the churches in those tim…
Matthew Henry
On James 1:1–11
17th Century
Minister
Christianity teaches people to be joyful amidst troubles: such trials are sent from God's love, and trials in the path of duty will brighten our gr…