The Letter of James (Part 7) | Does God Play Favorites? | James 2:1-13 | Dallas Herndon

Does God show favoritism? In this message from our ongoing series through the book of James, Pastor Dallas Herndon unpacks James 2:1-13 — a passage where James confronts the early church for favoring the rich over the poor. We explore: - What "favoritism" (partiality) really means in the original language - Why the church James wrote to preferred wealthy visitors over poor ones - How God's character and God's word both condemn partiality - The story of Samuel anointing David — why God looks at the heart, not the outward appearance - Why "judgment without mercy" should move us toward showing mercy first.Scripture referenced: James 2:1-13, Romans 2:11, Acts 10:34, Deuteronomy 1:17, Leviticus 19:15, Proverbs 24:23, 1 Samuel 16:6-7 Recorded live at Life Tabernacle Church in Vinton, Virginia, on July 26th, 2026, by Pastor Daniel Dallas Herndon.Want to connect more with Life Tabernacle?Visit us online: lifetabernaclepcg.comFeeling led to support the ministry?Give securely here: Tithely Giving Link