James 2 confronts a hard but necessary truth, partiality has no place in the people of God. We're called not to favor the powerful or overlook the overlooked, but to live out the royal law: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

If the Church is going to be a true community, we must reflect the heart of a God who shows no partiality. Real community isn’t built on preferences; it’s built on love.

“So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty.” – James 2:12