SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

- In James 2:1-4, James gives us an example of partiality. What is partiality? What are some examples of partiality from our time and culture?

- Why do you think James included "as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ" in verse 1?

- What are the things James is contrasting in verses 8-9?

- What is the "law of liberty" James mentions in verse 12? How does it relate to the mercy he concludes with in verse 13? In what ways are you showing mercy in your life? What avenues do we have available to help the poor?