This morning at bible study, we discussed these verses from James 2:8-9:
But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
We talked about the whole issue of partiality, but we spent some time considering the call to love our neighbours as ourselves. We talked about getting out of our comfort zones and reaching out. I got to thinking that being that kind of loving person really must flow out of a love for God. I would like to see myself become more automatic about showing love to others. I think sometimes, I sit back for a minute and evaluate before I reach out. Is it convenient? It is going to interfere with anything? I don't think that is the best I can do.
I also thought about how often our service to God is more like employment than sacrifice. We may keep a list of "to do's" and tick them off one by one, but when something comes along that may interrupt the flow of our list, we may balk. At least, I, being the task-oriented person I am, tend to do that. For me, the sacrifice may actually come in the interruption, not the activity itself.
I taught the lesson this morning, but I left thinking more about what I have to learn.
