As you read through the whole book of James, certain common themes begin to emerge: 1. He calls them "my brothers" very, very often. 2. He's not too impressed with "rich people". 3. He talks about a new kind of law: the "law of liberty". 4. He expects people of "faith" to be doing something. 5. He thinks talking is serious business. 6. He accuses them of thinking they are something great when they are not. 7. He advises prayer when any need arises...