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James #12 \ May 13, 2026

James #12 \ May 13, 2026

Date:5/13/26

Series: James

Category: Sermons

Speaker: Randy Southerland

Pastor Randy continues the study through the Book of James, focusing on James 2 and the subject of partiality within the life of a believer

Beginning with a review of James chapter 1, this message revisits themes such as trials, temptation, wisdom, and being doers of the Word before moving into James’ warning against showing favoritism toward others.

This message covers:

• The sin of partiality and favoritism
• How believers are called to treat others with fairness and compassion
• The danger of judging people based on appearance, status, or wealth
• The “royal law” of loving your neighbor as yourself
• Why genuine faith impacts the way people are treated inside and outside the church

Pastor Randy also spends time reflecting on the attributes of God, including:

• God’s holiness and righteousness
• His omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence
• His grace, mercy, justice, and faithfulness
• God’s impartial nature in dealing with humanity

The message challenges believers to examine their own hearts, relationships, and attitudes toward others, reminding the church that the Word of God acts as a mirror that reveals areas needing growth and obedience.