Partiality Is A Sin

We live in a world that doesn’t mind separating people based on different factors.
We can group people based on where they live, where they work or ethnic background.
But God says we are to treat everyone the same, regardless of position or place.
James identifies partiality as a sin that will separate us from God for all eternity.

James 2:8-11

I.) Partiality is Sin: V8-9

A.) Love Your Neighbor: Leviticus 19:15, Leviticus 19:34, Galatians 5:14, Luke 10:27-37

B.) “Love Your Neighbor” Prohibits Partiality: Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 22:37-40

II.) One Sin Makes Us Guilty: V10-11

A.) Keep the Whole Law: Deuteronomy 27:26, Galatians 3:10, Matthew 5:18-19, Romans 10:3

B.) The Law Is More Than The Letter: Matthew 5:21-22, Matthew 5:27-28,

C.) One Transgression is Separation from God: Zechariah 8:17, Proverbs 15:26, Proverbs 15:8-9, Psalm 11:5, 1 John 3:4, Luke 16:15

Food for thought: Are you separating yourself from God?