In this passage, James expressly forbids Christians to show favoritism to the wealthy, or to treat anyone differently than anyone else. The command to "love your neighbor" doesn't distinguish between different "types" of neighbor--which means that Christians are called to treat everyone with equal respect and love.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%202:1-9&version=NIV
Topics: Favoritism, Wealth, Respect, Discrimination, Partiality
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