Isn't it wonderful how our Lord God's Word can be applied to all things, so long as it glorifies his message and intent for mankind!
It is my own baseline belief that this chapter you've pointed out is part of a deeper doctrine regarding the Jews first, then the Gentiles, as scripture states regarding judgment.
The Jews stood before the Throne of Judgment first in WWII where "ALL" their Riches of Gold and Silver they worshiped instead of Jesus Christ were taken from them. Then, per God's 10 Commandment, and the Book of the Law, the children (lineages) of the evil Priests (father's) that manipulated Jesus Crucifixion- were k**led. Jesus, who purged all their sins on the Cross, then came back in their Deaths to escort them to Heaven. "Every knee shall bend."
Remember, to us it is "Faith UNSEEN" However, we did see and witness the physical acts of WWII on the Jews. That is to be our lesson for us, into our future, on God's Promises to the Good or the Evil.
As was Hitler Robbing and Stealing as a "Thief", we have a President and his Administration that is selling out all of America's Citizens Money. This is our Tribulation, and Trial.
The Jews before the Throne of Judgment "First," then the Gentiles. "What is the root of all Evil? Riches, Gold/Silvers, Money." When Man gets to where he relies so heavy on Money, Golds and Riches, before God, and all the Corruption that comes from those things, God takes it away. I don't see our government nor country turning back to God, not under Obama anyway, so how far will we go??
Judgment for the Gentiles is Individual, at each our demise and not as a complete race (or Body) as the Jews were. Still, Every Knee Shall Bend before the Majesty of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at Judgment.
I do like your interpretation of those verses towards mankinds self indulgence, and self obsorbence- no matter what the cost to others! Awesome, Thank You~
Armageddun wrote:
James 3:5-10