James also believes, though, that it is important to maintain patience while waiting for Christ’s return.
According to the book, living life in such a way will benefit Christians upon the return of Jesus, which James seems to believe will occur in the near future. Instead of participating in these negative behaviors, the Book of James teaches that Christians should lead lives of great patience, even when they are provoked, oppressed, or persecuted.
James instructs readers to avoid boasting, meanness, lies, fatalism that blamed God for sin in the world, and oppression. The text also preaches against fanaticism, including religious fanaticism.