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In James 2:1 acts of prejudice are challenged; My dear

brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in
our glorious LORD JESUS CHRIST if you favor some
people over others? Clearly, showing favoritism based on

physical characteristics of a person or people group is
wrong. It is so wrong that perpetrators of this act bring

their faith in CHRIST JESUS into question. In other
words, “while racism is not implicit in these various sins,

it can be seen as a subspecies of them. Racism is a sin
not just because of what it does to others, but because it

is an offense to GOD and a transgression of the law of
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GOD.”

The problem with popular secular culture is that, even
among some Christian circles, political or social

programs are seen as adequate solutions. The Bible is
clear; hatred, strife, division among people, or acts of

prejudice are roots of a sinful nature. Sin is a matter of
the heart. Political, social, and legislative solutions are

aimed at influencing culture. Laws are instituted to
enforce behavior according to the desired culture

change. KING JESUS provides direction for how culture
change is truly accomplished. HE mandates that we…go
and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the

name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
and teaching them to obey everything I have

commanded you (Matthew 28:19-20). This produces a

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