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James 2:5-9
Excerpted from: Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment!

When Jesus speaks of the poor, He refers not only to those without money, but also to those whose simple values are despised by many in our affluent society. Perhaps they prefer serving to managing; human relations to financial security; and peace to power. Maybe that is what they prefer. This does not mean that the poor will automatically be in God's Kingdom and the rich will miss out. Poor people, however, are usually more aware of their powerlessness making it easier for them to acknowledge their need for salvation. One of the greatest barriers to salvation for the rich is pride. For the poor, it is bitterness. We must treat all people as we would want to be treated ourselves. So we should not ignore the rich because doing so would be withholding love. But we must not favor them for what they do for us while ignoring the poor who can offer us little in return.

The Sabbath During the Ministry of the Apostles  (4)
The Sabbath in the Time of Christ Cont'd.

Articles
Is the Christian Required To Do Works? (Part Five)
Prepare to Meet Your God! (Part Two)
The Weightier Matters (Part 2): Judgment

Bible Studies
What Must We Do When We Recognize Our Guilt?

Booklets
Has Time Been Lost?
Prepare to Meet Your God! (The Book of Amos) (Part One)

Essays
The Subtle Power of Bias (Part Two)

Sermons
Should a Christian Go To War? (Part 2)
Are You Feeling Guilty Of Past Sins?
More Righteous Than the Pharisees?
Mercy and Justice
New Covenant Priesthood (Part 12)
James and Unleavened Bread (Part 2)
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Five): Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:4
God's Law Is Eternal
Love Thy Neighbor (Part 2)
Anticipating the Enemy
Sabbathkeeping (Part 1)
James and Unleavened Bread (Part 2)
Watch and Vigilantly Prepare
The Law's Purpose and Intent
The Covenants, Grace, and Law (Part 3)
Hebrews as a Sermon (Part Two)
By This We Know Love!
Facing Times of Stress: When God Is Silent (Part Two)
The Church Family—Convinced and Persuaded

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