The Royal Law

Tree of Life Christian Church · Oct 1, 2026 · 43m

This sermon examines James 2:5-9 to address the sin of partiality within the church, arguing that favoring the wealthy while disregarding the poor violates God's impartial character. The text highlights that God chooses the poor to be rich in faith, contrasting divine grace with the worldly tendency of the rich to oppress and blaspheme. By defining the 'royal law' as the command to love one's neighbor, the message asserts that showing favoritism is not merely a social discourtesy but a serious transgression of God's standard. The distinction between missing the mark and willfully…