READ: James 2:1-9
If you show partiality, you commit sin. James 2:9
In her fascinating book *Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic
in Disguise,* Ruth Reichl reflects on her six years as a *New York
Times*restaurant critic. Because she was the most influential critic
in the
country, top restaurants posted her photograph so their employees could
recognize her. Hoping to earn a high rating in the *New York Times,* the
staff intended to provide her with their top service and best cuisine.
In response, Reichl developed a clever strategy. Hoping to be treated as a
regular patron, she disguised herself. On one occasion, she dressed up as an
old woman. The restaurant made her wait a long time to be seated and then
was unresponsive to her requests.
In the early church, James spoke out against favouritism: [If] you pay
attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, You sit here
in a good place, and say to the poor man, You stand there, or, Sit here
at my footstool, have you not shown partiality among yourselves? (2:3-4).
When people attend our churches, are they treated impartially? Or do we show
favouritism to the wealthy or elite? God calls us to show concern for and
interest in all people, regardless of their social status. Lets welcome all
to join us in worshiping the King! Dennis Fisher
Dear Lord, You welcomed us into Your kingdom, not because of who we are but
because of who You are our loving and merciful God. Help us to open our
arms of fellowship to all who enter in. Amen.
God lets us into His fellowship. Who are we to keep others out?
If you show partiality, you commit sin. James 2:9
In her fascinating book *Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic
in Disguise,* Ruth Reichl reflects on her six years as a *New York
Times*restaurant critic. Because she was the most influential critic
in the
country, top restaurants posted her photograph so their employees could
recognize her. Hoping to earn a high rating in the *New York Times,* the
staff intended to provide her with their top service and best cuisine.
In response, Reichl developed a clever strategy. Hoping to be treated as a
regular patron, she disguised herself. On one occasion, she dressed up as an
old woman. The restaurant made her wait a long time to be seated and then
was unresponsive to her requests.
In the early church, James spoke out against favouritism: [If] you pay
attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, You sit here
in a good place, and say to the poor man, You stand there, or, Sit here
at my footstool, have you not shown partiality among yourselves? (2:3-4).
When people attend our churches, are they treated impartially? Or do we show
favouritism to the wealthy or elite? God calls us to show concern for and
interest in all people, regardless of their social status. Lets welcome all
to join us in worshiping the King! Dennis Fisher
Dear Lord, You welcomed us into Your kingdom, not because of who we are but
because of who You are our loving and merciful God. Help us to open our
arms of fellowship to all who enter in. Amen.
God lets us into His fellowship. Who are we to keep others out?
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