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Dealing with My Brother with Impartiality: Lessons from Scripture

This study, based on biblical texts such as James 2:1-4 and 1 Timothy 5:21, explores the concept of impartiality within the church community. It discusses the dangers of partiality among brethren, particularly in the selection of elders and deacons, and emphasizes the need for fair treatment of all members. The study challenges the notion of close friendships within the church, examining if such relationships imply favoritism. It also considers the example of Jesus and his inner circle among the apostles, highlighting that God shows no favoritism.

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Dealing with My Brother with Impartiality: Lessons from Scripture

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  1. Am I ? Fall Quarter 2013

  2. Dealing With My BrotherWith Impartiality Lesson 10 Sunday

  3. Dealing With My BrotherWith Impartiality • Consider James 2:1-4. What picture does James give of partiality among brethren? • What instruction does Paul give Timothy in regards to partiality in 1 Timothy 5:21? In what context does this verse appear? • How could partiality affect a church’s choice of elders and/or deacons? • In what other actions must we avoid partiality?

  4. Dealing With My BrotherWith Impartiality • Are we saying in this study that a person cannot have closer friendships with some in the church than with others? Discuss. • What three men seemed to form an “inner” circle among the apostles? Can you think of occasions when Jesus took them with Him rather than all the twelve? Was Jesus guilty of partiality? Explain.

  5. Dealing With My BrotherWith Impartiality • What is said of God in Romans 2:11? • Considering the above passages and thoughts, write a brief paragraph describing the actions of one who deals with his brother with impartiality.

  6. Am I ? Fall Quarter 2013

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