>James 2:1-13 Fourth Test of Genuine Faith
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A Sermon by Br. James Garbutt, Teaching Elder at Sovereign Grace Church
[Review of first 3 tests
Test #1 = Lack Wisdom (James 1:1-11)
Test #2 = Temptation/Trials (James 1:12-21)
Test #3 = Obedience (James 1:22-27) ]
PARTIALITY/FAVORTISM – 4th TEST OF GENUINE FAITH
1. PARTIALITY OF MAN – Man sees and judges superficially
James 2:1-4
>>Economic (James 2:1-4)
>>Social Status
>>Ethnic (Rom 2:9-11)
>>Religion
>>Racial
>>Appearance (I Sam 16:7)
2. IMPARTIALITY OF GOD – Divine attribute of perfection
>>No Injustice (II Chron 19:7)
>>No Bribes (Deut 10:17)
>>No Respect of Persons (Acts 10:34-35)
3. LIVING WITHOUT PARTIALITY
James 2:5-13
>>Have a Heart for the Poor (James 2:5)
>>Recognize Partiality will Backfire (James 2:6-7)
>>Know Partiality is Transgression of the Law (James 2:8)
>>Judge by Content of Character, not outward Appearance (James 2:9-11)
>>Admit we all Deserve Justice but God gives Mercy (James 2:12-13)