Monday
James 2:2
For instance, suppose someone comes into my meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in shabby clothes.
Tuesday
James 2:3-4
If I give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but I say to the poor one, “You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor”--well, doesn’t
this discrimination show that I am guided by wrong motives?
Wednesday
James 2:5
Listen to me, dear brothers and sisters. Haven’t You, God, chosen the poor in this world to be rich in faith? Aren’t they the ones who will inherit Your kingdom as promised to those who love You?
Thursday
James 2:6
And yet, I insult the poor man! Isn’t it the rich who oppresses me and drags me into court?
Friday
James 2:7Aren’t they the ones who slander You, Jesus, Whose noble name I bear?
Zingers from Croft M. Pentz, Tyndale House Publishers
3396. Total commitment could turn your “collection” into an “offering.”
3397. Too many apply the principles of “saving grace” to their pocketbooks rather than their souls.
3398. One way to keep your head above water is to avoid expensive dives.
3399. The cost of living has gone up, but most people think it’s worth the price.
3400. One thing everyone understands about money matters is that it does.
