Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment

29/09/2025 36 min

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Main Point: When mercy triumphs over judgment, there is no room left for partiality among God’s peopleKey Scripture: James 2:1-13The Warning: Show No Partiality (2:1)The Symptoms and Nature of Partiality: Judgmental Distinctions (2:2-4)When we show partiality, we are taking on God’s role as judge, and issuing verdicts in advance without even knowing the people we’re judgingThe Risks of Partiality (2:5-11)Partiality causes us to oppose people whom God approves (v. 5-6a)Partiality rarely gives you what you’re looking for (vv. 6-7)Partiality is out of step with the kingdom law of Christ (8-11)The Remedy for Partiality: When Mercy Triumphs over Judgment (2:12-13)Remember what the gospel of Jesus tells us: that God has mercy on sinnersFavoritism thrives where love is cold and mercy is withheld