Extreme Faith Workout
James 2:1-7
A summary: Faith and Favoritism do not mix. Don't talk about following Jesus Christ, Lord of glory, and then treating one of His created beings with partiality. See those who are poor and dishonored from God's perspective.
How does this passage fit with the context of the end of chapter one and all of chapter 2?
In chapter 1, James was talking about putting action to our declaration of faith - not just talking, but doing. If you talk about worshipping God, but it is all external, you are deceiving yourself. If, however, you allow the Word of God to change your heart, and you respond in purity and love then you are blessed. This passage then gives a specific example of how to put this kind of faith into action, or to show that it is all talk: the issue of showing favoritism based on someone's appearance or social status. As chapter progresses, the idea of showing true faith by what you do will be a the heart of the message, and these beginning verse lay that foundation.
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