Day 4: The Sin of Favouritism Read James 2:1-13 Context: What social and economic tensions within the early church might have prompted James to address favouritism so directly? From what James writes both before, in terms of various trials, and here, in terms of the treatment of the poor by the rich, it appears that […]
Read More WIWO: James Day 4: The Sin of FavouritismDid you pass, or did you fail? We don’t want to say that things are always black or white. We don’t like the binary way things work out occasionally. We prefer the element of ambiguity, the shades of grey, the aspect in which it isn’t one thing or the other but a mix—a hodgepodge. I […]
Read More JJ 24 #30: Pass or FailThe uproar. The outcry. How could they do such a thing? Do you have the facts? Nope. Do the facts matter? No. They did it! An example must be made of them! We’re not having that sort with us. No quest to understand. No bridges built for restoration. No compassion shown. No. Simply a stance […]
Read More Dryden Shorts: No Mercy?Here’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: When we were growing up, my brother was seen as the pessimist of the family. I reflect on that as a comparative statement, although I’m not sure if he regards himself to be much of a speaker of hope. His responses in the conversation reinforce his […]
Read More ADBC: 47 – How The Good, Right And True Could Matter To YouHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: I honour and cherish those who take time to consider a question I ask and process it carefully and answer accordingly. I often find the considered response of greater worth than a glib throwaway response that happens to sound right. Hesediah cannot disrespect a question however […]
Read More ADBC: 46 – Wisdom, Abortion & That Wide-Screen IdolHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: Learning is not automatic all the time. My brother shows the aptitude and diligence in addressing what he’s learnt in addressing the question of what is meant by the creation mandate to subdue the earth. It is the sort of outline that I wholeheartedly encourage you […]
Read More ADBC: 45 – Getting Old, Getting What You Deserve & Getting JusticeHere’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: Hesediah is not obliged to please anyone, he is only concerned with what he can discern to be true in a given situation. This is abundantly apparent in his consideration of the gym and health issue that I put to him. He wasn’t primarily concerned about […]
Read More ADBC: 43 – Hate Crimes, Husbands, And Have JoyHere is my contribution to the ongoing blog conversation with the man widely regarded as the more intelligent, handsome, honest and creative Dryden, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: There is a time and a place to relax and enjoy life. There is also a time and place to reflect on what makes […]
Read More ADBC: 17 – Justice, AfterLife and Rejecting GodThis is a further entry in the ongoing blog conversation with the Dryden brother of our sister Ruth preferred by all with taste, David. Here’s the premise. Previously in the conversation: I don’t need to pander to my brother or to make a big appeal to anyone to read what he says. I don’t agree […]
Read More ADBC: 16 – Truth, Injustice and MumBut the wisdom from above is … impartial James 3:17 (ESV) This is not the first time that James addressed the issue of impartiality. Earlier, James had to address a serious issue. My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? […]
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