This Message, rich in images, is still relevant today. Alec Motier, captivated by the energy of Jacob, wishes to draw our attention to questions of practical Christianity. The message clearly shows how true faith is tested. It is very important that a Christian's encounter with life's difficulties contributes to his spiritual growth. This book presents all the themes that James touched on in his Epistle: the connection between trials and Christian maturity; the question of the perfection of the believer; God's gifts; faith and works; Christian view of the world; influencing people with empty and evil words; the consequences of strife and hostility between believers: the church and healing; confession of sins; the need for an active, pure and immaculate life. The Apostle James, discussing issues of practical Christian life in his Epistle, addresses himself directly to the readers. He goes to the heart of the matter, talks sharply and frankly, uses vivid imagery and gives examples from the daily life of Christians. The Rev. J. A. Motier, former Principal of Trinity College, Bristol, serves at Christ Church, Westbourne, Bournemouth. He is well known as a speaker and editor of the Bible Speaks Today (Old Testament) series. He is also the author of the books in the series, The Epistle of Amos and The Epistle to the Philippians. The book was first published in English in 1985 by Inter-Varsity Press, Leicester, United Kingdom, which is a division of the International Fellowship of Christian Students (IFES). ), uniting groups of religious students from more than a hundred countries around the world.