More than gentle reminders

In the book of James, the author speaks imperatively to Christians to make what they believe and how they live congruent. In James 2:1-10, 14-17, James speaks against giving preferential treatment to persons based on their wealth or social status. He names this as being against God's law. Pastor Barbara Moyer Lehman asked the congregation if this is at all relevant to us today. She pointed out various ways we give preferential treatment and dishonor the poor. In Mark 7:24-37, Jesus also deals with this natural human tendency to show preferential treatment. In the end, God's love is for all and we must continually seek to engage with the humanity of all people.