Encounter - Sundays

TOGETHER GROUP QUESTIONSRead James 2:8-13. What stands out to you in this passage? What is God’s heart to us?What is it about certain people that makes it hard for you to love them? Or even associate with them?Are all sins equal? If so, in what way? If not, why not?Why do Christians treat favoritism/ partiality/ prejudice lighter than other sins?In what ways will believers be judged for their words, actions, and attitudes? (James 2:12-13)How is God challenging you to show more mercy to others?What does it mean to see people through the eyes of Christ?What is the motive and means to loving others as God wants us to?Close in prayer asking forgiveness for not loving our neighbors as ourselves… including practicing favoritism, partiality, bias, and prejudice. For not caring for those in need or suffering. Ask God to help us show grace and mercy to those around us this week.