One of the major concerns of Jacob (James) seemed to be the huge gap between the rich and poor, even within the church. He encourages poor believers that they have been blessed with every privilege from God, though society may dismiss them. And to the rich he reminds them no amount of wealth from below could buy what they’ve been given from above. Jacob also writes against favoritism in the church of any kind, especially based on the size of one’s pocketbook or the brand of their clothes.
