The Sin of Partiality—The Need for Understanding | 2.1.26

Wilkesboro Baptist Church Podcasts · Feb 5, 2026 · 38m

Title: The Sin of Partiality—The Need for Understanding

Text: James 2:1-13

Steve Robinson

1. A Call to Understand the Principle (2:1-4)

* The exhortation against partiality is rooted in the deity and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.

* Favoritism is defined as a biased judgment based on external circumstances with no regard for inner reality.

* The rich man was favored for his outward appearance while the poor man was despised.

2. A Call to Understand the Problem—Inconsistency (2:5-11)

* Showing partiality is inconsistent with God’s choice (2:5)

* Showing partiality is inconsistent with man’s…