The Folly of Favoritism James 2:1-13. Favoritism categorizes people sinfully (1-4).

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The Folly of Favoritism James 2:1-13

Favoritism categorizes people sinfully (1-4).

Favoritism contradicts God’s character (5-7).

Psalm 82:1-4 God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” The Folly of Favoritism

Isaiah 11:3-4 And his delight shall be in the fear of the Lord. He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear, but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked. The Folly of Favoritism

Favoritism is defeated by Christ’s love and mercy (8-13).

Romans 13:8-10 Owe nothing to anyone except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. For this, “Y OU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY, Y OU SHALL NOT MURDER, Y OU SHALL NOT STEAL, Y OU SHALL NOT COVET,” The Folly of Favoritism

and if there is any other commandment, it is summed up in this saying, “Y OU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. The Folly of Favoritism

Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

The Folly of Favoritism James 2:1-13