PROVEN: A Faith that's Practical, Prudent, and Patient Review: Responding to Trials (James 1:2-15) Responding to the Word (James 1:16-27) Not showing partiality (James 2:1-13) What is James talking about in the passage before us (James 2:8-13)? Those who are truly believers in Jesus Christ will hold their faith in Him in a way that is consistent with true faith. What does it mean to “show partiality”? But, is this scenario the only demonstration of showing partiality? Believers hold their faith in Jesus Christ by not showing partiality because showing partiality is incompatible with the law of God. Showing partiality is SIN because it breaks God’s law (James 2:8-9). Leviticus 19:13-18 Showing partiality makes me GUILTY as a law-breaker (even if I don’t sin in other areas) because it still breaks God’s law (James 2:10-11). Showing partiality brings JUDGMENT on myself because I will be judged by how I judge others (James 2:12-13). Matthew 7:1-2 Do you have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ? Are you holding your faith in Him without showing partiality?