ECWA Devotion for Monday 5 January 2026

MONDAY, 5 JANUARY

TEXT: JAMES 2:1-7

TOPIC: FAVOURITISM CONDEMNED I

 

JAMES 2:1-7 NIV

 

1: My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.

 

2: Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in filthy old clothes also comes in.

 

3: If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Here’s a good seat for you,” but say to the poor man, “You stand there” or “Sit on the floor by my feet,”

 

4: have you not discriminated among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts?

 

5: Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?

 

6: But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the ones who are dragging you into court?

 

7: Are they not the ones who are blaspheming the noble name of him to whom you belong?

 

FAVOURITISM CONDEMNED I

 

Favouritism can be overt, like nepotism, or subtle, such as inappropriate respect for status.

 

It’s essential to honour those who are worthy without crossing into favouritism, which can create inequity in resource distribution.

 

Christians in power must reflect Jesus’ character and resist favouritism, as we are called to be lights in the world.

 

God shows no favouritism but accepts all who fear Him.

 

QUESTION: Are you experiencing favouritism as a victim or beneficiary?

 

PRAYER: Lord, help me avoid partiality towards any group.

 EVANGELICAL CHURCH WINNING ALL (ECWA) FOOD FOR THE DAY 2026.