For there is no partiality with God. Truth to Learn God judges based on truth, not on appearance. Behind the Words “Partiality” comes from the Greek word prosōpolepsia, which is made up of prosōpon, meaning “face” or literally, “that part of the face at or around the eyes,” and...
Ephesians 6:9 – God-Honoring Bosses
And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him. Truth to Learn Bosses are to do their job in a God-honoring way. Behind the Words The words “giving up”...
James 2:9 – Sinful Favoritism
but if you show partiality, you commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors. Truth to Learn When we show special attention to those who are rich and powerful, we are sinning! Behind the Words “But if you show partiality” is a conditional clause, which, based on the grammatical...
James 2:4 – No Discrimination
have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil reasonings? Truth to Learn Judging a person by how they dress and how wealthy they are is selfish and evil. We need to learn to not judge people by their outward appearance. Behind the Words The phrase, “have...
James 2:1 – Impartial Faith
My brothers, do not have the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. Truth to Learn Do not show favoritism based on outward appearances. Behind the Words The word translated “Lord” is kurios, which comes from the noun kuros, meaning “might or power.” The word...
Ephesians 6:9 – God-Honoring Bosses
And you, masters, do the same things to them, giving up threatening, knowing that your own Master also is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him. Truth to Learn Bosses are to do their job in a God-honoring way. Behind the Words The words “giving up” are from...