Sermon #4 in a series on the book of James

Theme: A living faith replaces partiality with love.

The total rejection of partiality.

1. The clear statement. (1; see also Deuteronomy 1:16-17; 10:17; Romans 2:11)
2. The clear example. (2-4; see also Ephesians 4:1-3)

The tragic results of partiality.

1. Become evil-motivated judges of others. (4; see also Romans 14:1-23; 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; Galatians 5:14-15)
2. Become inconsistent. (5-7)
3. Become sinful lawbreakers. (9-11)

The only replacement for partiality.

1. Fulfill the royal law. (8; see also Matthew 10:16; Luke 10:25-27)
2. Live by the law of liberty. (12-13; Romans 6:22; 14:10-12; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 13:1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Galatians 5:1)