The Dangers of Discrimination

In the third part of our Revolutionary Faith series, Jon Zondervan leads us through a pivotal topic within James chapter 2: discrimination amongst early-church believers based on their outward appearance and perceived social status. This biblical and encouraging message is a must-hear! Focus Scripture // James 2:1-4 (ESV)“My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. 2 For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, 3 and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” 4 have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?”Sermon HighlightsDon’t let your heart grow cold.The love of God is meant to flow out through us.God is in the business of using unqualified people to advance His plan and purposes.God sees the poor and his heart is moved toward them.When you know you need, you lean on God.God sees people differently than we do.Don’t cozy up to the world – witness to it.We need our world to experience the living God.Who are the people in your life that you’ve shown judgement toward?