for any benefit you might receive. You must love them impartially, not for what you can get from them. If you are really committed to following Christ, you must not show favoritism. That’s what James stresses in verse 1: “My brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.” Do not pay attention to people based on what they can do for you. Do not treat them differently based on what you might get from them. Be absolutely impartial. Love them equally. Now
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