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Faith Without Favoritism

Feb 28, 2025

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Faith Without Favoritism

Favoritism contradicts faith in Christ. (James 2:1-13, NIV)

God made each person unique. (Psalm 139:14, NIV) Mocking others is mocking their maker (God). (Proverbs 17:5, NIV; 2 Kings 2:23-24, NIV) We are called to love, not judge. (James 2:8, NIV)

How to live out your faith in a way that pleases God.

Why do we have such a hard time knowing how to respond to those who have hurt us?
  1. When we hurt, our first response is to hurt them back.
  2. Pride and justice. (Romans 12:19, NIV)
  3. When we forget the golden rule in the heat of the moment.
How do we overcome this?
  1. Pause before reacting.
  2. Remember grace.
  3. Choose love over retaliation.

Mercy triumphs over judgement. (James 2:13, NIV)

Justice says you deserve punishment for your sins. Mercy says Jesus took your punishment so you can receive grace.

Mercy is undeserved forgiveness and unearned kindness. (Lamentations 3:21-23, NKJV)

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