James 2 - Introduction

1. Outline:

1. Personal Favoritism: James 2:1-7

2. The Proper Use Of The Royal Law: James 2:8-13

3. The Faith That Saves: James 2:14-26

1. Introductory Comments: "Discrimination is one of the great social tensions of our times. All sorts of people band together to exclude others from enjoying their special privileges. Sometimes the discrimination is based on race or color. Other instances reflect. favoritism arising from differences in religion, sex, age, wealth, or culture….Such unkind conduct may not be too surprising in. world where selfishness and protection of one's own interests are the guiding principles. However,. higher standard is expected from those who profess the Christian faith…Some Christians do not exhibit the sort of biblical conduct that is appropriate to their faith. The charge of "too many hypocrites in the church" is frequently heard. When Christian believers display the same defects of character as their unbelieving neighbors.' (Kent p. 74)