Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position.
James presents us with an interesting challenge here: What is the difference between “circumstances” and “position?”
The term “circumstance” generally refers to something both external and material. Oftentimes it refers to a person’s financial situation. People without money are in “poor circumstances.” But James recognizes that being poor in material things has little to nothing to do with one’s “position” in life.
Why?
Does James have some special insight here? I think he does.
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