James 2:1-9 -- If you show partiality, you commit sin. --James 2:9 - --- James issued a serious warning for people who show partiality. He said, "If you show partiality, you commit sin" (2:9). Favoritism based on appearance or economic status has no place in God's family. In fact, it means we have "become judges with evil thoughts" (v.4).
Fortunately, we can guard against preferential treatment by loving our neighbor as ourselves--no matter who our neighbor may be. Reaching out to the homeless man, the hungry woman, or the heartbroken teen means we "fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture" (v.8).
In a world that keeps the outcast at arm's length, let's show the love of Christ and embrace the one who needs our care the most. We all need the love of the Lord Jesus! -- True Christian love helps those who can't return the favor.
Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." [John 14:6]
