ACC ~ James 1 v10

RICHES SNATCHED AWAY. HILARY OF ARLES: Scripture says that “whoever exalts himself will be humbled.” Wealth is a rich man’s flower, but the elements of the universe are out to snatch it away from him. James says very little about the humble man, but it is enough, for he will receive his glory from God. But the rich are condemned at great length, so that no one will be tempted to follow their example. INTRODUCTORY TRACTATE ON THE LETTER OF JAMES.

WEALTH COMES TO AN END. BEDE: James says this ironically, because the rich man will see the wealth in which he gloried, and with which he used to despise the poor in this world, come to an end. He will be humiliated by his eternal condemnation, like the rich man who despised Lazarus. CONCERNING THE EPISTLE OF ST. JAMES.

WHAT PUFFS UP BRINGS DOWN. OECUMENIUS: James calls the rich man both proud and humble at the same time, because what puffs him up also brings him down. COMMENTARY ON JAMES.

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