Wealth was often seen as a mark of blessing in the ancient near east. Even today, we can confuse success with God’s favour. A look at the text (read James 5:1-6) The invite to the rich is repeated, they are summoned to come but not to celebrate and receive, rather to weep and mourn as… Continue reading The fate of the rich
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Who is your friend?
We don’t like to choose sides. As I write, the BBC have got into a spot of bother whilst reporting on conflict between Israel and Hamas. The BBC have studiously refused to call Hamas a terror organisation because they see this as going against a duty of impartiality. This begs the question though, “Can you… Continue reading Who is your friend?