3 Bible Verses about Favoritism

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James 2:1-4

My brothers, have not the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with a respect of persons. For if there comes into your assembly a man with a gold ring, in splendid clothing, and there also comes in a poor man in vile clothing, and you look upon him who wears the splendid clothing, and say to him, Sit here in a good place, and say to the poor man, Stand there, or sit under my footstool,read more.
are you not condemned in yourselves and judges of evil thoughts?

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

Matthew 22:16

And they sent to him their disciples, with the Herodians, saying, Teacher, we know that you are true, and teach the way of God in truth, and care not for any man; for you regard not the face of men.

Mark 12:14

And they came and said to him, Teacher, we know that you are true, and care for no one, for you respect not the face of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay tribute 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 brothers, have not the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with a respect of persons. For if there comes into your assembly a man with a gold ring, in splendid clothing, and there also comes in a poor man in vile clothing, and you look upon him who wears the splendid clothing, and say to him, Sit here in a good place, and say to the poor man, Stand there, or sit under my footstool, read more.
are you not condemned in yourselves and judges of evil 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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