James 2 spoke about not showing favoritism to the wealthy, and neglecting the poor.  While reading this chapter, it reminded me of what Pastor Chuck Smith was going through in the early days of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. He told about what he and his wife, Kay, had to make a decision about.

That decision involved whether to let dirty hippies into the sanctuary or not.  Chuck was at first against their sitting on the floor, because they would get the carpet dirty. I believe they decided to take up the carpet in order for the hippies to be able to hear the Word of God. God blessed the ministry of Calvary Chapel because the poor in spirit were being fed!

James was sharing how if you did not obey one of God’s commands, you were guilty of disobeying all of them.  Pretty convicting, isn’t it!? It is all in how you are living your life…are you living it to benefit yourself, or are you honoring God and your fellow man!?