Playing favorites is part of life. It is easier to talk to an old friend than to make a new one. If you are young, it is convenient to ignore those who are old. It is always more fun to hang out with someone who is rich than befriend those in financial quicksand. Last week, we learned that partiality is more than just bad manners, it is sin and foolishness. This week, James takes us a step deeper as we learn how favoritism can lead to devastating eternal consequences.

James - The Peril of Partiality - Audio - MP3
James - The Peril of Partiality - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
James - The Peril of Partiality - Manuscript - PDF
James - The Peril of Partiality - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - The Peril of Partiality - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Favoritism, Judgment, Guilt, Hell, Ten Commandments

We all have our favorite sports team. Some of us are fans of Iowa, others are fans of Iowa State. Playing favorites on the field is one thing but playing favorites in the church is a different matter. In our culture, we celebrate, beauty, wealth and athletic skills. We fawn over the successful and ignore the rest. According to James, favoritism may be part of our culture but it is must not be part of the church. In God's eyes, it is nothing less that sin.

James - The Folly of Favoritism - Audio - MP3
James - The Folly of Favoritism - Quicktime and IPhone Audio - M4A
James - The Folly of Favoritism - Manuscript - PDF
James - The Folly of Favoritism - Sermon Handout - PDF
James - The Folly of Favoritism - Small Group Work Sheet - PDF

Tags: Favoritism, Partiality, Poverty, Riches, Weath, Royal Law