When we think of faith and works, we should think of them like the body and the spirit—both working together—because the body without the spirit is dead. James wants to remind us that an active faith is always lived out. Like Abraham and Rahab, they believed God and demonstrated it in real time through their actions. We will look on how faith and works work together for our good.

Favoritism, at its core, literally means “to receive one’s face”—an ancient expression for showing partiality. It’s the act of favoring one person over another based on outward appearances, status, or other superficial factors. This kind of discrimination can quietly make its way into the church, undermining the unity and love that should define Christian community.

Have you ever thought about anger and the Bible? The Bible tells us to be slow to anger and quick to listen. But what does it really mean to have anger? It's not about exploding in rage or being indifferent—it’s something different. As Ephesians tells us, we can be angry and not sin. God is transforming us into His image, and in that process, we are becoming more and more like Him. God Himself is slow to anger and abounding in love, and His grace has the power to transform our lives—so that we can become more and more like Him.