Today's Reading:O.T. - 1 Chronicles 28 - 29
N.T. - 1 Timothy 5:1 - 6:2
Focus Verses: 1 Timothy 5:21
21I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism.
Insight:
Impartiality is essential to the administration and oversight of community needs and values. If leaders give preference to some members of the community over others, it will undermine unity and destroy all trust and confidence in the leaders. This is true in all communities, including the church. Christian leaders must be careful to give respect, care, and guidance without favoritism.
Response and Action:
I will do all I can to make sure that everyone is afforded equal opportunity, respect, and resources in the communities of my life. I will guard against favoritism and/or discrimination in my life at home, at work, at church, and in my community.
O Lord, your love and grace extend to all people. Thank you for your goodness and provision given without favoritism. Help me to follow your gracious example, and treat others as I would want to be treated. Amen.
Proverbs: 12:5
"The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful."
Resources:
Subverting the Power of Prejudice
by Sandra L. Barnes
