Dinner With JesusSample

No matter how old we get, a lot of us never outgrow a sort of “popularity” mindset with the people we do life with. As we get older, we may find ourselves gravitating towards those with more influence, power, or charisma. We may think those with the highest position have the most to offer us, so we should spend time with them. But in this verse, James tells us the commandment to “love your neighbor” is all-inclusive. There aren’t others we should love more because of what they can do for us. Instead, loving others equally—without thought of their status or position or prestige—is what the greatest commandment is about.

Today, think about the people you may be more likely to overlook when it comes to loving others and make an effort to avoid favoritism in how you treat others.