How have you found the study of James?
Yesterday we paused for a check-in/reflection of the year of the crazy.
For some time now God had put on my heart to a study of James and that is why in this new year the study of James has come to you now.
If you don't know by now, I am the one physically writing this blog, but it is all directed by God.
So, let's continue with the first verse of chapter 2...
The Sin of Partiality
2 My brothers and sisters, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism.
Some versions say practice, partiality or favoritism.
The AMP gives us further understanding of this verse.
My fellow believers, do not practice your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of partiality [toward people—show no favoritism, no prejudice, no snobbery]. James 2:1 AMP
One example I read was about being rich verse being poor. To further this example let's look at it this way to show undue favor to the rich for what they have verse the poor who we might despise for them not having anything.
We are treat to each person if we are in Christ the same.
Gentiles Hear Good News
34 Opening his mouth, Peter said:
“I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, Acts 10:34
9 But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the Law as violators. James 2:9
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