Does God Show Favoritism?

  

In Romans 2:11 and Acts 10:34, the Bible teaches us that  ...God does not show favoritism.

1 Samuel 16:7 New Living Translation

7 ... “The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

 

Since God doesn't show favoritism, neither must we.  Today's lesson in James teaches us about the dangers of favoritism.  

 

James 2:8-14  New Living Translation

8 Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” 9 But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law.

10 For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws. 11 For the same God who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” So if you murder someone but do not commit adultery, you have still broken the law.

12 So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you free. 13 There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.

14 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?

 

Favoritism sees like the world sees.  Favoritism pulls someone up while tearing others down.  

 

 

God doesn't show favoritism, but He is attracted to a surrendered heart.  

 

 

2 Chronicles 16:9  New Living Translation

9 The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.

Won't you surrender to Him.  

 

Lord Jesus, I totally surrender my heart to you now and for evermore.