Faith WITHOUT Favoritism

Описание: 1. Incompatibility of Faith & Favoritism
James 2:1–4
James says we cannot hold faith in the “glorious Lord Jesus Christ” while showing personal favoritism.
Question:
Where are you most tempted to make snap judgments about people (appearance, background, lifestyle, income, politics, etc.)? What do those instincts reveal about your heart?

2. Seeing Through Heaven’s Lens
James 2:5–7
God often chooses those the world overlooks to be “rich in faith.”
Question:
Can you think of a time when someone you initially underestimated turned out to have deep faith or spiritual influence? What did God teach you through that experience?

3. The Royal Law in Real Life
James 2:8–9
“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
Question:
It’s easy to say we love everyone—but harder to live it. What practical behaviors show the difference between genuine love and subtle favoritism inside a church community?

4. The Weight of “Respectable” Sins
James 2:10–11
Stumbling in one point makes us guilty of all.
Question:
Why do you think we tend to minimize sins like favoritism compared to others? How does James’ teaching challenge our personal “sin ranking system”?

5. Living Under the Law of Liberty
James 2:12–13
Mercy triumphs over judgment.
Question:
How does understanding that Christ has freed us from self-justification change the way we treat people—especially those we might normally judge?

Bonus Question:
Who is one person or group God may be calling you to extend greater mercy toward this week?