063013 favoritism 1 jory leong
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James 2:1-13
Chapter 2:1-13English
Contemporary Version
Chapter 2:1-13
1. WHAT is favoritism?
2. WHY is favoritism wrong?
1. WHAT is favoritism?
Partiality
Discrimination
Bias
WHY is favoritism wrong?
1. Favoritism is Ungodly
It is inconsistent with faith in Christ (v.1)
It makes us “judges with evil thoughts” (v.4)
It contradicts God’s heart (v.5)
WHY is favoritism wrong?
2. Favoritism is Unreasonable
It dishonours people created in the image of God (v.6a)
It violates the law of love (vv.8-13)
1. WHAT is favoritism?
2. WHY is favoritism wrong?
Partiality, Bias, Discrimination
Favoritism is UngodlyFavoritism is Unreasonable
“If Christianshave caste differences also, I might as well remain a Hindu”