Tag Archive | partiality

No Partiality

Jun30

But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you and personally drag you into court?
James 2:6 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.2.6.NASB1995

The righteous mighty One, shows no partiality to princes nor regards the rich above the poor, for they are all the work of His hands.
Job 34:17b,19 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.34.19.NASB1995

Do they not blaspheme the fair name by which you have been called?
James 2:7 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.2.6-7.NASB1995

We, the called of God, the righteous mighty One, need to stand strong. Let us follow God by not showing partiality. We, God’s beloved, should walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. Let us continue to build each other up into our most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keeping each other in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
Colossians 1:10/Jude 1:20-21 NASB1995

🌹so that you would walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.
Thessalonians 2:12 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.2.12.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Personal Favoritism

Jun24

My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism.
James 2:1 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.2.1.NASB1995

I’ll be honest. I struggled with the meaning of this verse. I was not satisfied with the commentaries I consulted and the different translations just confused me.

But God . . .

I understand that the interpretation of the Word of God should be viewed in the context, in this case, of the letter, but I kept coming back to a personal viewpoint. (Which I truly believe was guided by the Holy Spirit).

“Personal favoritism.” Was I looking at myself? Was I thinking I am something special because I belong to the Lord? I will confess that I am truly blessed and my Lord God is a very, very special part of my life but do I act as if I am above others because of all the blessings God has given me? Do I think and act as if I am one of His favorites? That would not be very humble of me. I needed to change my viewpoint, all of God’s children are His personal favorite.

For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.
Deuteronomy 10:17 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/deu.10.17.NASB1995

As God’s child we can feel pretty special but all are special in God’s sight. Jesus shed His blood for all people. He called me to walk with Him. I made a choice to follow. He does the rest. I’m still a flawed sinner saved by grace. There have been many, many people of faith who have done extraordinary service to and for the Lord but not without God enabling them.

🌹Look to Jesus . . .

. . . the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/heb.12.2.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Good News!

Sep20

Opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him.
Acts 10:34-35 NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/act.10.34-35.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

No Partiality

Feb12

Opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him”.
Acts 10:34‭-‬35 NASB

Now then let the fear of the Lord be upon you; be very careful what you do, for the Lord our God will have no part in unrighteousness or partiality or the taking of a bribe.”
2 Chronicles 19:7 NASB

For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of Lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God who does not show partiality nor take a bribe.
Deuteronomy 10:17 NASB

🌹If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth;
1 Peter 1:17 NASB

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Welcome

Dec7

Opening his mouth, Peter said:

“I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him. — Acts 10:34-35

To every nation

Fear (Reverence) God
Do what is right (Work righteousness)
You are welcome.

No matter who you are. No matter where you come from. No matter your social status. No matter your past. No matter anything. God shows no partiality. Are you ready?

Well, come. Welcome.

Continually seeking Him,

Sharon