" . . . and the rich man is to glory in his humiliation, because like flowering grass he will pass away" (James 1:10).
In the same way that the poor person is to brag about his problems--knowing that they are growing him spiritually, the rich person is to brag about his coming demise. This world and it's wealth will pass away not unlike a small flower in a field of grass. James is just trying to get us to understand what matters--things that last forever--eternal things and spiritual things. There is a lot of snow out there today but it won't last. Today the snow closes school, but in just a few days--it will disappear, and we will get back to normal. In the same way, "stuff" will not last. You will last--but your stuff will not.
So, spend today working on the spiritual eternal you--not collecting more stuff.
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