When the lawyer of Luke 10 asked Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?” he was really asking, “Who can I leave out?” James leaves no room for such limits. Favoritism, partiality, and judging by appearances stand opposed to the mercy we’ve been shown in Christ. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shatters our boundaries, showing that true love moves toward the one in need—no matter their status, background, or cost to us. Mercy triumphs over judgment because in Christ, God’s mercy has triumphed over our sin. Join us Sunday for our sermon, “Mercy > Judgment.”