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NASB | James 2:1 My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:1 My fellow believers, do not practice your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of partiality [toward people--show no favoritism, no prejudice, no snobbery]. |
Bible Question:
In James 2 we are admonished not to show partiality in our treatment of others. When we consider "soul care," I'm wondering, do we show partiality when we offer more care and concern for the downtodden as opposed to those who "seem" to have it made? Since when does worldly wealth equal spiritual health? When we look at others of "means," do we see the dollar sign or the soul behind those bars? Comments? |
Bible Answer: The Pharisees saw Jesus hanging out with sinners and outcast kind of people. So they asked why he's hanging out with them. What did Jesus tell the Pharisees? "A doctor does not visit those that are well, but he sees those that are sick and in need of help." So it seems to me that it's not partiality but compassion. |