Whoa vs woe ~ James 5:1-6

My first impression after reading James 5:1-6 is Whoa!  We can summarize this section by a different kind of “whoa.”  Luke 6:24 says, “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.”  When discussing the development of children into adults, you might hear how young people do not consider the long-range effect of their decisions like adults do.  Is the same true for Christians?  How often do we forget about the promises awaiting us in heaven and look only at what the world is offering to us right now?  We look at the riches, the glamour, and the glory of life on earth and forget that what we find here pales in comparison of what is to come for those who believe.  We have the choice: we can have our riches and fun now while on earth or we can patiently wait for the absolute best that will ever be offered.