063013 favoritism 1 jory leong

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”