Session 2 Part C - Faith on Display in Your Relationships - Jame 2:8-13
It is impossible to know what is in people's hearts merly by glancing at their outward appearances. When we marginalize the poor just because they are ragged or dirty, we make be ignoring the strength of their character or the richness of their faith. Conversely, when we honor someone because they are smartly dressed or be jeweled, we maybe elevating people of poor character to a place of honor, people who take advantage of others and are undeserving of special recognition. In James's example, the believers had honored those who oppressed them, and dragged them into court. They may have been rich in the temporary things of wealth, but what really matters is faith in God and love for others
Podcast: In God We trust
by Gwen C
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13 Jan 2023
Session 2 - Faith on Display in Your Relationship - Part B James 2:5-7
Two guest joined the regular attenders for the meeting. Both apparently were new to the meeting because they needed help knowing where they should sit. Their newness was not the only thing that made them stand out. Neither of them conformed to the normal socioeconomic standing of everyone else. One was outlandishly rich' and the other was desperately poor. The distinctions between these two men may have been obvious, but it was not our place to shine a light on those distinctions. When we do so, James asked rhetorically, do we "become judges of evil thoughts?" As we hold on to our faith in Christ, we trust Him, obey Him, and live like Him. God does not show partiality and neither should we....
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In God We Trust
By Gwen C
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Jame 2 1-13 Faith on Display in Your Relationship
10 Jan 2023
Session 2 - Faith on Display in Your Relationships - James 2:1-13 - Don't Play Favorites - Part A
Racism and prejudice are far more common than they should be among those who agree that "all are created equal." Whether the distinctions we make are racial, socioeconomic, religious, or political, we often treat people differently because they are different from us or cannot do something fo us. James pointed to a better way. He taught that we should treat everyone the same...Amen
Podcast: In Go We Trust
Gwen C
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Reading: James 2:1-13
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