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Rev. Carl Roth, pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Elgin, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study James 2:1-7. Favoritism is a stain of the world that must be avoided in the Church. This is founded upon the reality that Jesus Christ, our Brother, has shown Himself as the Lord of glory in His death and resurrection, thereby making all who hold the true faith brothers in Him. In this baptized family of God, distinctions between rich and poor have absolutely no place. St. James paints a vivid picture of what such evil judgment might look like in a Christian congregation. Instead, Christians must remember that they are the beloved of the Lord. Each Christian, regardless of his station in life, will inherit the same heavenly riches due to God’s gracious choice. If rich unbelievers are the ones most likely to persecute Christians, why would Christians show special honor to them within the Church, where Christ has given all the same grace? To show favoritism to the rich within a Christian congregation ultimately