James 2:5-2:9

Partiality And Its Influences

  1. Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
  2. But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
  3. Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
  4. If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
  5. But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.