James 2:1-13 – Volume 37, 2024

James 2:1-13 New Living Translation

A Warning against Prejudice

¹ My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others?

² For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes. ³ If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, “You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor”—well, ⁴ doesn’t this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives?

⁵ Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him? ⁶ But you dishonor the poor! Isn’t it the rich who oppress you and drag you into court? ⁷ Aren’t they the ones who slander Jesus Christ, whose noble name you bear?

⁸ Yes indeed, it is good when you obey the royal law as found in the Scriptures: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” ⁹ But if you favor some people over others, you are committing a sin. You are guilty of breaking the law.

¹⁰ For the person who keeps all of the laws except one is as guilty as a person who has broken all of God’s laws. ¹¹ For the same God who said, “You must not commit adultery,” also said, “You must not murder.” So if you murder someone but do not commit adultery, you have still broken the law.

¹² So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by the law that sets you free. ¹³ There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercy to others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.

Weekly Prayer Request

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Announcements

Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Organization: will be meeting here today, September 9, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m. in the lower fellowship hall. Please see Oma Barger for more details.

Bread & Word: Food Pantry and Clothing Center will be open this Thursday, September 12, 2024 @ 5 p.m., and on the following Thursdays: 9/26/24, 10/10/24, 10/24/24, 11/7/24, 11/21/24, 12/5/24, and 12/19/24.

Mexican Feast: will next Sunday, September 15, 2024, immediately following morning worship. Join us for a delicious Mexican meal, music, and fun!

Monthly Community Cleanup: will be Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. our Grace Tuxedo Park community will host a cleanup event. If you are interested in participating or need information about the location, please see Oma Barger.

Women in Leadership Brunch: Shepherd Community Center is hosting a free brunch honoring women in ministry on Saturday, September 28, 2024, @ 10 a.m. in our Fellowship Hall. Participants will enjoy a breakfast buffet and hear from Mrs. Karen Pence, former First Lady of Indiana and Second Lady of the U.S. Each guest will receive a copy of her book, When It’s Your Turn to Serve. Please let Pastor Eddie know if you want to attend.

Clothing Center

The Clothing Center is seeking donations for any of the items listed below. Gently used items are acceptable. Bolded items are sorely needed.

Laundry Detergent

Bath Towels

Blankets

Pillow Cases

Sheets

Men’s Boxer Shorts (size: L and 2X)

Men’s Sneakers (size: 9-12)

Men’s Jeans (waist size 32-38)

Men’s Jeans (waist size 30-32)

Women’s Tennis Shoes (Sizes: 8-9 ½)