Playing Favorites

This week's message from Pastor Matt dives deep into the Book of James, focusing on the theme of favoritism and its implications in our spiritual journeys. He shared a personal story of a friend who ran out of gas to highlight how awareness and attention are crucial for any journey, including our spiritual one. He asked us to examine the gauges in our lives that indicate our growth in sanctification and likeness to Christ. Pastor Matt emphasized that growing in love towards all people, without prejudice or favoritism, is a key indicator of our spiritual health. He reminded us that while reading the Bible, praying, and church attendance are important, it is our love for others that truly reflects Christ's presence in our lives. The core takeaway was clear: Show mercy and love indiscriminately, as we are all image bearers of God.

00:00 - The Story of a Broken Gauge

02:29 - The Gauge of Love

03:57 - Avoiding Favoritism

09:10 - Problems with Favoritism

26:07 - The Path Forward