God’s goodness is unchanging

In an effort to reassure the Christians in his day, as well as our day, James wants his “beloved brethren” to know that the goodness of God does not change. James is warning his readers about being deceived by some who would promote the idea that God will sometimes bring about evil things. He makes his case by using three attributes of God (James 1:16-18). By using the words of endearment, “my beloved brethren,” James is connecting with them as a fellow believer in Jesus. He wants the