Sunday 8th September 2024
You are welcome to worship in person this Sunday at 10.15am.
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James 2:1-13, Faith in Action: Overcoming Favouritism in Our Lives
In today’s message, James talks about the problem of showing favouritism in the Christian community. He tells believers not to treat people differently based on their wealth, like giving more attention to a rich person while ignoring a poor person. James says this behaviour is wrong and doesn’t match with true faith in Jesus.
He reminds us that God values the poor, making them rich in faith and promising them His kingdom. When we show favouritism, we disrespect the poor, whom God honours.
James also points out that favouritism goes against the commandment to “Love your neighbour as yourself.” He explains that breaking this commandment is like breaking all of God’s laws because they are interconnected. He ends by warning that those who don’t show mercy to others will be judged without mercy, but mercy is stronger than judgment.
In summary, the passage encourages Christians to treat everyone equally, showing love and respect to all, just as God does. IL-WOONG.
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