4 SEP 23 Monday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.” James 2:9-10
James warns the church of being prejudiced and showing favoritism, especially between the rich and poor believers. It is a poor reflection on our Lord and Savior to treat others differently because of what they bring to the table or not. It becomes a sin to do this. Here lies the rub.
In the life of a believer, we will have all kinds of fellow Christians that we will be in relationship with. God is drawing the nations to himself including those from every tribe, tongue, and socio-economic status. We are commanded to love one another, in particular fellow family members of the faith. This is a real test at times. Many churches today are separated by these differences, but it will not be so in heaven. We will all be together.
Learning to connect with fellow believers is a must. Paul tells us that we are many parts, but one body. Each believer is a valued member and will have complementary gifts that serve the church. If one is missing, so is the connection to the others and the blessing they are to the whole. The rich and the poor are alike in that God made them both. You are where you are because God put you there. Will you always be poor? Maybe or maybe not. Will you always be rich? Maybe or maybe not.
You will always be connected to Jesus if you belong to Him. No one can separate you from Him and you will always have brothers and sisters in Christ. God chose his kids, so get to know them and grow that relationship.
How are you doing with fellow believers?
Reading Plan: Psalm 25; 2 Chorn. 6:32-7:7; James 2:1-13; Mark 14:53-65
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