I. THE SIN OF PARTIALITY
A. AS MANIFESTED IN JAMES’ DAY…showing partiality between the rich and poor – Jm 2:2-4
B. TODAY, WE CAN ALSO BE GUILTY OF PARTIALITY…

II. WHY CHRISTIANS CAN’T SHOW PARTIALITY
A. JESUS CHRIST IS A “GLORIOUS” LORD! (2:1) If we show partiality as Christians, we leave the impression that Jesus Himself is partial
B. WE BECOME JUDGES WITH EVIL THOUGHTS (2:4) God has always hated unjust judges
C. WE DESPISE THOSE GOD HAS HONORED (2:5) Both then and today God has chosen to honor the poor
D. WE HONOR THOSE MOST CAPABLE AND LIKELY OF OPPRESSING US (2:6-7)
E. WE BREAK “THE ROYAL LAW” (2:8-11) Which is “You shall love your neighbor as your self”
F. WE WILL ONE DAY BE JUDGED BY “THE LAW OF LIBERTY” (2:12-13) This refers to the law of Christ, or the gospel