Opening Prayer - Heavenly Father, we thank you for the oppertunity to worship your Son this morning. We know that if He hadn't died on the cross for our sins and arose from the dead, we would have no way to have a future home in Heaven or the privilage of worshiping Him this morning. Please bless us indeed and give us the strength and wisdom to live the way the Bible says we should live. We pray that everyone who reads this sermon who are not saved will become saved before it is too late. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Worship music - Please click the links and sing along if you know the words (You can also click skip ad to go straight to the songs) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbE3Rmfhtz4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfnxwFWHaJQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXrL-Z44KHc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOfIfEjec_s&list=PLj5L2ddMA-FwrCjwOp5164TMnSkHhe0yY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fZQep1pUDc&index=7&list=PLuK6RRDwg9ZjnVRHwfHo3uQj9YuHVcwNU
Don't Show Favoritism
In James 2:1-9 we read, "My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors."
If you are a Christian, you will love everyone the same, and that means if you come across any person (rich, poor, or someone who hates you) who needs help, you should help them. These people may need to be lead to the Lord, taught the Bible, need advice on how to get through a problem they are going through, need food, clothing, and shelter; need someone who will visit them in the hospital or jail, or may need help paying their bills. People usually would treat someone that they are close to this way, but whoever needs help you come across, you should treat them the same way. You also shouldn’t show favoritism. Someone who is rich should be treated the same way as someone who is poor. Although, if a stranger comes to your door and wants to move in, it would be good advice to take them to a homeless shelter.
Another common mistake Christians make is being more enthusiastic and interested while talking with wealthy and well known people than they are while talking with poor people.
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