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James - The Pillar of Working Faithful Worksheet 5

Worksheet for The Faith of Impartiality toward All

For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool: Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?” (James 2:2-4 AV)

106. What was the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ first established on? James 2:1, Lev 19:15 (54)

A. Practice of the Catholic Religion
B. Laws, ordinances and statutes of His Jewish roots
C. Evangelism of the day
D. Christian Doctrine

107. What human relations lesson did Jesus learn as a child concerning the respect of people? James 2:1, Lev 19:15 (54)

A. Respect the poor
B. Do not honor a person of riches because of the riches
C. Judge each person in righteousness on his own merits
D. All of the above

108. What are you guilty of if you impartially choose one person over another because of their riches? James 2:2-4

A. Judging with evil thoughts
B. Lust
C. Coveting
D. All of the above

109. (Let’s Talk)

What examples can you share that illustrate the unrighteous use of partiality in natural life affairs?

What examples can you share that illustrate the unrighteous use of partiality in spiritual life affairs?

What is the description of a wicked, worldly poor person?

What is the description of a holy, faithful poor person?

What examples can you share that illustrates the differences between the wicked, worldly poor and the holy, faithful poor?

Where does your line lay in your contempt for the wicked worldly poor and your honor of the holy righteous poor?

Frankly speaking, how can you learn to not have awareness for the things that a poor man brings into your presence (such as unfamiliar odors, clothes and behaviors), and discover the nature of the man through a spiritual and natural process?

Frankly speaking, how can you learn not to be moved toward the rich and powerful automatically, desiring their attention and approval for the things that you do?

Frankly speaking, how do you lesson the power a rich man possesses in your congregation, when you are so dependant on his money for your church to survive?

Frankly speaking, how do you increase the participation of a holy and faithful poor person, so the faithful can be honored by his presence and uphold his walk with Jesus Christ?

110. What does the LORD GOD give the poor of this world? James 2:5 (56)

A. Richness in faith
B. Heirs of His Kingdom
C. Privilege of loving Him
D. All of the above

111. If you have ever been looked down upon and oppressed by a rich man, then what would make no sense? James 2:6 (57)

A. That you would feel inferior and lower than him
B. That you would do the same thing to the faithful poor as a Christian
C. That you would feel as if you did not belong in his presence
D. That you would feel that he has power over you

112. What can you do to uphold the name of “Christian”, and “Follower of Jesus Christ”? James 2:7 (58)

A. Give to the poor
B. Preach to the lost
C. Do not cause evil to be spoken about those who choose to walk and serve him
D. Establish ministries

113. (Essay) What is the “royal Law” of our King Jesus Christ that is recorded in scripture? James 2:8 (59)

114. If you show favor toward some people and discriminate against others, what are you guilty of? James 2:9-10 (60)

A. Committing a sin
B. Error in judgment
C. Being a human being
D. Bringing a social order to things

115. What is your spiritual status if you keep the whole law of God, but you break his law against discrimination? James 2:10-11 (61)

A. You are a transgressor of His Law
B. You are as guilty of breaking His Law as a murderer is
C. You are a sinner and have need for repentance and forgiveness of sin
D. All of the above

116. What law are you exercising if you choose to judge others without mercy? James 2:12-13 (62)

A. Law of sin
B. Law of man
C. Law of liberty
D. All of the above

117. (Essay) What will you receive if you judge others without mercy? James 2:12-13 (62)

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About the Author

Kathy L. McFarland is a Becker Bible Studies Teacher and Author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She has received her Bachelor of Science degree in Religious Studies from Liberty University, and is currently seeking her Master of Divinity (Professional Ministries Track) degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary & Graduate School. Kathy is also a Hebrew language student attending an Israeli taught Ulpan and a noted expert on Old Testament exegesis, Christian apologetics, and Bible typology and mysteries.

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