In this powerful message from James 2:1-13, Pastor Mark tackles one of the most challenging aspects of authentic Christian faith: treating all people with equal dignity and respect, regardless of their appearance, social status, or background. Through compelling real-life stories—including encounters with a man who smelled bad but found healing, and a young visitor who stayed because of a pastor in flip-flops—this sermon reveals why favouritism is as serious as any other sin in God's eyes. Discover the three biblical reasons why Christians must love authentically: recognising God-given human equality, understanding how God upends worldly expectations by choosing the poor to be rich in faith, and embracing that mature faith always demonstrates love. With references to Martin Luther King Jr., C.S. Lewis, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, this message challenges believers to be voices of mercy in an angry world, showing others a foretaste of Jesus through genuine acceptance and grace. Perfect for anyone struggling with unconscious bias or seeking to understand what it truly means to live out the "royal law" of loving your neighbour as yourself.

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