GODLESS FAVORITISM

JAMES 2:1-13

THE EXHORTATION: 1

1. You possess faith
2. Don’t pose with your faith

THE ILLUSTRATION: 2-4

1. A picture is painted
2. A poor man and rich man come to church
3. You put the rich man in the best seat
4. Showing partially is evil

THE SITUATION: 5-7

1. God has chosen the poor
2. God has given promises
3. Often the aristocrat has purchased the power over you

THE JUSTIFICATION: 8

1. We must make a decision
2. We must follow the word directly

THE INCLINATION: 9-10

1. Godless favoritism is sin
2. Sin is sin

THE EXPLANATION: 11-13

1. Show mercy and receive mercy
2. Mercy is better than judgment any day!