THE ROOT CAUSES OF IMPARTIALITY.
Last week we learned the consequences of favouritism and are saddened thereby.
Today, we will find some root causes of impartiality.
EXTERNAL FOCUS.
Often we can show favouritism because we focus our attention on the man and not upon God. We don’t want others to look at us and say,
Well, “look who she is hanging out with.”
They did this to Jesus, criticising how He ate with Tax Collectors and sinners. He didn’t care what people said (Matthew 9:10-13.
Social pride will cause us to choose friends in order to appear acceptable to those who are watching.
Peter faced this problem,when he refused to eat with the Gentiles for the fear of the Jews.
Galatians 2:11-13.
DESIRE FOR PRAISE.
You openly do things so others will see your good works before men and publicly praise you. You already have your reward. Jesus tells us, “Don’t let your right hand know what your left hand is doing.”
THE RICH AND THE POOR.
James mentioned how we honour the rich above the poor. A person in a high position can do more for us, so we befriend them and avoid people experiencing poverty. God is interested in the heart, not the status.
Ask yourself. Why am I doing this? Is it to gain acceptance from people? I think so! It shows how insecure we are.
HOW TO AVOID THIS HAPPENING IN OUR CHURCHES.
- Don’t hang out in the same group and avoid other needy people.
- Don’t give special recognition to those who make large donations.
- Help the poor.
- Pay attention to newcomers.
- Welcome the Prostitute, the divorced, the single mother, sit with them.
- Don’t judge others by what they wear. Do not correct their lifestyle or choices that are unacceptable to your standards. Love them and allow the Holy Spirit to convict and convince them of sin.
- Invite the newcomers for coffee or a meal. Encourage them to join in small group activities.
- HOW TO STOMP ON FAVOURITISM.
We all could improve in this area of our lives. Let’s not focus on people’s positions in the world, whether they are rich or poor.
Jesus is our true example of whom we can follow. He was no respecter of people.
He gave up all His rights to royal riches, honour, recognition, and popularity, and humbled Himself to become a mere man, a criminal who could relate to us in our poverty and sin. To die for us, pay the price for our sin, and exalt us to Kingdom living in all it offers.
He loves you so much and has sent His beautiful Holy Spirit to live the abundant life in and through you in your home, church and your society.
SO LET HIS MIND BE IN YOU TO LIVE AN IMPARTIAL LIFE OF LOVING AND ACCEPTING OTHERS.
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Hebrews,1:17.
“LEARN TO DO RIGHT, SEEK JUSTICE, DEFEND THE OPPRESSED. TAKE UP THE CAUSE OF THE WIDOW AND THE ORPHAN.”
Amen.
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