Faith That Works: Faith and Favoritism [Pastor Nate Ward]

February 09, 2026 00:38:25
Faith That Works: Faith and Favoritism [Pastor Nate Ward]
Wooster Nazarene Podcast
Faith That Works: Faith and Favoritism [Pastor Nate Ward]

Feb 09 2026 | 00:38:25

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Show Notes

WHY does favoritism matter?

What was happening that James needed to touch on this? Judaism had begun to see wealth as a sign of God's favor and poverty, sickness, and low social status as a sign of His displeasure. James is flying in the face of that: Faith in Jesus Christ and favoritism do not belong together!

This isn’t about etiquette. This isn’t about social or political correctness. This is about the credibility of faith.

Favoritism isn’t harmless. It distorts the gospel. It contradicts the heart of God.

Faith that works cannot coexist with favoritism

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