May 14, 2025

NO PARTIALITY

James 2:1-4

My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, “You sit here in a good place,” and say to the poor man, “You stand there,” or, “Sit here at my footstool,” have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?

Personal Challenge

One of the things that has become very aparent in the recent events accross our country is the depth and breadth of partiality within the hearts and minds of so many people. It has played out in so many ways. Racisim. Anti-immigrants. Anti-“Woke” attitudes. Hatred between political parties. Animosity between different faith practices. For those who claim to be Christian, none of this is acceptable. We are called, actually commanded, to love our neighbor, no matter who they are. We cannot claim to be followers of Christ and show partiality. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy!