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In this series on James, we have looked at the Christian faith, firmly placed in the word of God. The balance of the letter of James consists of a series of trials or tests that we must successfully navigate. The first of these is a test of partiality. This is a test that we face on a regular basis.

Do not have faith with partiality

James 2:1-8 – 1 My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2 For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in…

1. Partiality Not Endorsed by God (1-4) a. Faith in Christ/No Favoritism (1) b. Rich vs. Poor (2-3) c. Evil Judges (4) 2. The Poor Have a Savior (5-7) a. Poor are Rich in faith (5) b. Rich take advantage of Poor (6) c. Rich feel not need for Christ (7) 3. An Impossible Standard (8-13) a. Obedience vs.…

Where do we exist?? 2 My brothers,1 wshow no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, xthe Lord of glory. 2 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, 3 and if you pay attention to the one who wears…

Introduction: If you were a Jew, you would not have liked Cornelius. He represented everything you hated. Cornelius was an uncircumcised gentile, and he made his living in the military occupation of your homeland. Cornelius was an outsider who lived on the fringe of your community. So you would not have…