Don’t pervert justice. Don’t show favoritism to either the poor or the great. Judge on the basis of what is right.
JAMES 2:1 (MSG)
My dear friends, don’t let public opinion influence how you live out our glorious, Christ-originated faith.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Favoritism has no place in God's realm.
DAILY FODDER
Is it possible to be partial without realizing it?
PRAYER
Just God, you see everything as it is and are completely fair. Forgive us for giving up on fairness because it gets so complicated in our crazy world. Help us to lean into your wisdom so we can treat everyone without partiality. I'm confident that if I stay close to you I'll know what to do when things get complicated. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
