Faith without Favoritism | James 2:1-7

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we dive into James' bold call against favoritism, challenging us to see people the way God does. True faith doesn’t play favorites—it steps into the mess, meets needs, and values every person as God does.

Scripture:

James 2 : 1 - 7

"My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court? Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called?"

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ESV Study Bible. (2010). Crossway Books.

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