<P> Framed within an overall theme of patient perseverance during trials and temptations , James writes to encourage believers to live consistently with what they have learned in Christ . He wants his readers to mature in their faith in Christ by living what they say they believe . He condemns various sins , including pride , hypocrisy , favouritism , and slander . He encourages believers to humbly live by godly rather than worldly wisdom and to pray in all situations . </P>
what is the main purpose of the book of james
encourage believers to live consistently with what they have learned in Christ