Series Book of James VI - Flee from Favouritism - Lead Pastor, Dr. Rob Patterson

Flee from favouritism 

 

Key scripture: James 2:1-9 My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favouritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ‘Here’s a good seat for you,’ but say to the poor man, ‘You stand there’ or ‘Sit on the floor by my feet,’ 4 have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? 5 Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him? 6 But you have dishonoured the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court? 7 Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong? 8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself,’[a] you are doing right. 9 But if you show favouritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as law-breakers.

 Themes : 

1-    God has chosen the poor to be rich in faith  2-    God has given the royal law to be observed 3-    God has determined mercy to be triumphant

 

The themes are justice, honour, and neighbourly love.

 

Message Available on YouTube.com/scottstchurch

 

Preached at Scott Street Church on Sunday, February 17, 2019