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James 2:1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

James 2:1 NLT

My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others?

James 2:3 NLT

If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, “You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor”—well

James 2:4 NLT

doesn’t this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives?

James 2:5 NLT

Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Hasn’t God chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit the Kingdom he promised to those who love him?

James 2:6 NLT

But you dishonor the poor! Isn’t it the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?

James 2:7 NLT

Aren’t they the ones who slander Jesus Christ, whose noble name you bear?