7-8. People like that are thinking two different things at the same time. They can never decide what to do. So they should not think they will receive anything from the Lord.
9. Believers who are poor should be glad that God considers them so important.
10. Believers who are rich should be glad when bad things happen that humble them. Their riches won’t keep them from disappearing as quickly as wildflowers.
11. As the sun rises and gets hotter, its heat dries up the plants, and the flowers fall off. The flowers that were so beautiful are now dead. That’s how it is with the rich. While they are still making plans for their business, they will die.
12. Great blessings belong to those who are tempted and remain faithful! After they have proved their faith, God will give them the reward of eternal life. God promised this to all people who love him.
13. Whenever you feel tempted to do something bad, you should not say, “God is tempting me.” Evil cannot tempt God, and God himself does not tempt anyone.
14. You are tempted by the evil things you want. Your own desire leads you away and traps you.