rsv James:2:1-7 SEEK
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My brethren ,
show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ ,
the Lord of glory .
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For if a man with gold rings and in fine clothing comes into your assembly ,
and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in ,
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and you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say , "
Have a seat here ,
please ,"
while you say to the poor man , "
Stand there ,"
or , "
Sit at my feet ,"
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have you not made distinctions among yourselves ,
and become judges with evil thoughts ?
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Listen ,
my beloved brethren .
Has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him ?
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But you have dishonored the poor man .
Is it not the rich who oppress you ,
is it not they who drag you into court ?
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Is it not they who blaspheme that honorable name which was invoked over you ?