3 Bible Verses about Favoritism

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James 2:1-4

My brethren, you must not make distinctions between one man and another while you are striving to maintain faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our glory. For suppose a man comes into one of your meetings wearing gold rings and fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man wearing shabby clothes, and you pay court to the one who wears the fine clothes, and say, "Sit here; this is a good place;" while to the poor man you say, "Stand there, or sit on the floor at my feet;"read more.
is it not plain that in your hearts you have little faith, seeing that you have become judges full of wrong thoughts?

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Favoritism » The lord not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)

Ephesians 6:9

And you masters, act towards your slaves on the same principles, and refrain from threats. For you know that in Heaven there is One who is your Master as well as theirs, and that merely earthly distinctions there are none with Him.

Matthew 22:16

So they sent to Him their disciples together with the Herodians; who said, "Teacher, we know that you are truthful and that you faithfully teach God's truth; and that no fear of man misleads you, for you are not biased by men's wealth or rank.

Mark 12:14

So they came to Him. "Rabbi," they said, "we know that you are a truthful man and you do not fear any one; for you do not recognize human distinctions, but teach God's way truly. Is it allowable to pay poll-tax to Caesar, or not?

Favoritism » Not respecting persons (not showing favoritism)

Favoritism » Those that have respect of persons (show favoritism)

James 2:1-4

My brethren, you must not make distinctions between one man and another while you are striving to maintain faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, who is our glory. For suppose a man comes into one of your meetings wearing gold rings and fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man wearing shabby clothes, and you pay court to the one who wears the fine clothes, and say, "Sit here; this is a good place;" while to the poor man you say, "Stand there, or sit on the floor at my feet;" read more.
is it not plain that in your hearts you have little faith, seeing that you have become judges full of wrong thoughts?

Favoritism » The respecting of persons (favoritism)

Favoritism » Instances of » Forbidden in parents

Favoritism » Instances of » Jacob, for rachel

Favoritism » Instances of » Rebekah for jacob

Favoritism » Instances of » Elkanah, for hannah

Favoritism » Instances of » Jacob for joseph

Favoritism » Instances of » Joseph, for benjamin

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