Always Act According to God’s Law

“¹²So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty.” — James 2:12 (ESV)

I read this verse and see that I am to be speaking and acting as a follower of Christ. I am no better than anyone and should hold and carry myself to that standard. I have given myself to Christ and must act and speak accordingly or I am no better than those around me.

James is writing on the “sin of partiality” here in this passage. He reminds me that I have to act and speak according to God in all that I do.

“¹⁰For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. ¹¹For he who said, ‘Do not commit adultery,’ also said, ‘Do not murder.’ If you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law.” — James 2:10-11 (ESV)

Just because I may not sin in one area, does not absolve me of sin in another. I am responsible to adhering to God’s law in all that I do. This goes for all of my actions and not just in the area of sins. I am to treat everyone the same and not show any partiality or favoritism to any I come in contact with. I see and hear in my reading and study on the topic of leader that one should treat the janitor the same as the CEO in business. This goes for my role as a follower of Christ as well. I am to treat the least of these as the greatest of these to demonstrate my love for all in the name of Christ.

I am to act as a follower of Christ with all as I do not know the one who needs to hear the gospel. I may miss the opportunity to spread the gospel when I am not acting as a follower of Christ myself. I have to always act in accordance to God’s law to ensure that I am demonstrating His love to all.

What actions are you taking or not taking that could indicated your partiality? Are you showing favoritism to any you come in contact? What if you were to always act according to God’s law and treating all as those deserving of God’s love?