How do you perceive and why?

GOOD MORNING!! Another great day in the Lord Jesus Christ!! Have you given God credit for all you are, all you have, all that makes up your life? Yesterday we talked about favoritism, let's continue today.

James 2:2 "For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes.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, doesn't this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives?"
Why is it wrong to judge a person by his or her economic status? Wealth may indicate intelligence, wise decisions, and hard work. On the other hand, it may only mean that a person had the good fortune of being born into a wealthy family. Or it may be the sign of greed, dishonesty, or selfishness. By honoring someone just because he or she dresses well, we are making appearance more important than character.

We may do this because poverty makes us uncomfortable, we don't want to face our responsibilities to those who have less than we do; we want to be wealthy, too, and hope to use the rich person as a means to that end; or we want the rich person to join our church and help support it financially.

All these motives are selfish, stemming from the view that we are superior to the poor person. If we say that Christ is our LORD, then we must live as he requires, showing no favoritism and loving allpeople regardless of whether they are rich or poor.

Sometimes we mistake rich for God's blessings and approval. God does not promise us earthly rewards, Christ tells us to be ready to suffer for him and give up everything in order to hold on to eternal life. We will have untold riches in eternity if we are faithful in our present life. Thank you for reading today. A little long-but important. Love you all!


In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny