8. He can't make up his mind. He can never decide what to do.
9. A believer who finds himself in a low position in life should be proud that God has given him a high position.
10. But someone who is rich should take pride in his low position. That's because he will fade away like a wild flower.
11. The sun rises. Its burning heat dries up the plants. Their blossoms fall. Their beauty is destroyed. In the same way, a rich person will fade away even as he goes about his business.
12. Blessed is the man who keeps on going when times are hard. After he has come through them, he will receive a crown. The crown is life itself. God has promised it to those who love him.
13. When you are tempted, you shouldn't say, "God is tempting me." God can't be tempted by evil. And he doesn't tempt anyone.