Jas 2:1-13

1. Favoritism slights the glory of God. v1.
2. Favoritism stems from selfish motives. v2-3.
3. Favoritism sides with a worldly point of view. v5-7.
4. Favoritism speaks loudly against the love of God. v 8-11. Our treatment of others reflects and affects our love of God. All sins are equally serious in that they break our relationship with God, and cause our need for a Savior.
5. Favoritism shrinks in the presence of mercy. v 12-13. Mercy - kindness or good will toward the miserable and afflicted. We are called to show mercy and give love and forgiveness.

Who do I favor and who do I look down upon? Who do I think I'm better than?

The easy thing to do is judge, the hard thing to do is show mercy. We ALL need Jesus Christ.