12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged bythe law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment with-out mercy will be shown to anyone who has not beenmerciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
12 So whatever you say or whatever you do, remember that you will be judged by thelaw that sets you free. 13 There will be no mercy for those who have not shown mercyto others. But if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you. - P33
Believers should not show partiality toward people based on their appear-ance. - P33
God often chooses the poor to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdomHe has promised to those who love Him. - P33
Whoever keeps the whole law butstumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it. Those who do not showmercy will be judged without mercy. - P33
James states that showing partiality and honoring Christ are utterlyincompatible. - P34
Jesus did not save us on account of our social status ormaterial possessions. Nor did He consider our family pedigree whenHe offered us salvation. - P34
Therefore, James argues that we misrepresentChrist if we show favoritism on account of a person‘s wealth or outwardappearance. - P34
We live in a world where owning certain items or looking acertain way can command the respect of one‘s peers. Christians, however, are called to look at people through a different lens. - P34
We are to walkin the pattern of Christ, who came to serve and not to be served. - P34
Let usbe like Him in showing kindness and generosity to those who are poorin the eyesof the world. - P34
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