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James 2:12,13 teach that those without mercy (non-believers) will be judged without mercy. It is a warning, a challenge, to believers because they are not to be living like non-believers. Put in the context of all Scripture, true believers will receive mercy even if they did not show mercy in a particular circumstance. But, they are to confess and repent of that, understanding that it is not to be a part of a believer's life.
Connection with James 2:8-13:
Matthew 5:7 - In God's Kingdom the merciful receive great mercy
Luke 6:38 - The principle is that whatever you give out is what you will receive
Romans 2:6-11 - This is in the context of demonstating true faith. Those who have true faith will show it and it is those who will receive eternal life (because they are truly saved). God show no partiality based on your outward appearances or just what you say.
II Corinthians 5:10 - All believers will have their works judged, whether or not they are lasting for eternity; but it doesn't have anything to do with their salvation.
Galatians 6:7-10 - Christians are treated in a certain way misunderstood; and yet the truth is the opposite; and we have to trust in that.
I John 4:7,8 - Showing love to others demonstrates that we know and love God
James 2:8-13 (a paraphrase):
To obey God's supreme law is to love others as you love yourself. That is great if you do. But if you don't, showing favoritism, you are seen by God as a lawbreaker, not right before Him. It doesn't matter that you keep certain laws, but then break this one about love. You are guilty. Focus on submitting to God's Word and showing mercy to others as you have been shown mercy. Mercy has victory over judgment.
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