Show no partiality in your decisions; judge everyone on the same basis, no matter who they are. Do not be afraid of anyone, for the decisions you make come from God.
JAMES 2:9 (CEV)
But if you treat some people better than others, you have done wrong, and the Scriptures teach that you have sinned.
THE ESSENCE
We're to remain impartial, treating all people well.
DAILY FODDER
How do we handle this command when someone doesn’t deserve to be treated well?
PRAYER
Loving Father, you teach me to love my neighbors and not judge them. I regret using my one mouth to judge rather than my two ears to listen to the trials of others. Reveal to me those neighbors who are partners in serving you. Give me opportunities to use my voice to confidently encourage them. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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.
