Motivation for Patient Endurance James reminds us that the judge is standing at the door. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged. The easiest thing to do in the midst of difficulties is to start grumbling against each other.
Discouragement often encourages grumbling.
Hard times often result in envying those in more fortunate circumstances. Envy leaves us bitter and grumbling. Grumbling usually results in slandering others. James has already given us a lesson on the misuse of the tongue. Without patient endurance we can fall under condemnation.