Introduction
More advice on how to behave.
Questions
1. What is the royal law that we should keep and what are the implications if we don't keep it?
v 8 and 9 However, if you fulfil the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbour as yourself,” you do well. But if you show partiality, you commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors.
2. How will we be judged if we show no mercy?
v 13 For judgement is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgement.
3. How does James say he shows his faith?
v 18 ... I will show you my faith by my works.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 4 Favouritism is totally wrong
- v 5 to 13 God does not love the rich more than the poor. We should treat everyone the same. We are guilty if we don't, and we will be judged
- v 14 to 18 Faith is important and is shown by the way we behave
- v 19 to 26 Abraham and Rahab are examples for us of faith in action