More Mercy, Less Measure 

James 2:1–13

• Right belief (orthodoxy) without right practice (orthopraxy) leads to hypocrisy.

• Favoritism: the practice of giving preferential treatment to certain individuals or groups at the expense of others. 

• We often measure others by their appearance, affluence, or influence, but God looks at the heart.  

• What is the royal law? “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Luke 10:27 NIV).

Three ways to set our compass toward mercy: 

1. Let the Bible be your standard: Accept people.
2. Let love be your rule for living: Value people.
3. Let mercy be your message: Bless people.

“Mercy triumphs over judgment” (James 2:13 NIV).