James 5:1-20

This lesson from James 5 calls Christians to reject self‑reliance and instead patiently trust in God’s promises, especially when life becomes unpredictable. Using Napoleon’s failed Russian campaign as an illustration, the message contrasts human overconfidence with the steady endurance God desires from His people. James urges believers to persist in faith, pray through suffering, care for one another, and follow the example of prophets like Elijah and Job, whose perseverance God rewarded. The chapter closes with a reminder that restoring the wandering is a sacred work that saves souls and reflects God’s mercy.