James 2:1-7 My brothers, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.… I. GOD HAS NOT OVERLOOKED THE POOR. 1. His sovereignty has been exercised in their favour. (1) Our Lord, when He undertook man's nature, was born amongst the poor, brought up in poverty, and made acquainted with all its sufferings and privations. (2) During the personal ministry of our Lord, while the chief priests rejected Him and members of the higher classes among the Jews treated Him with scorn, "the common people heard Him gladly."(3) See 1 Corinthians 1:26-28. 2. The poor are interested in God's promises. 3. They are interested in His kingdom (Luke 12:32). As the result of all this mercy and grace, many amongst the poor are being prepared for their future inheritance. There are amongst them some who are distinguished by their faith and by their love, as well as by their position and hopes. II. THE INFLUENCE WHICH THIS TRUTH OUGHT TO HAVE UPON OUR CONDUCT, as those who wish to serve the Lord Christ. 1. The poor should have the gospel preached unto them. 2. Civility and kindness should be shown towards them. 3. Active benevolence. (W. Cadman, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.WEB: My brothers, don't hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ of glory with partiality. |
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