Jesus breaks down age-old barriers to form a united people- the church. There is now no more Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female, in terms of how we should treat one another differently. Therefore, favoritism (which is unfair and preferential treatment of one, and despising another, because of self-interest &/or pride) is contrary to the work of God.

Instead of loving one another and showing mercy to the needy, favoritism is rooted in self-centredness. And this self-centredness may be a reflection of an unregenerate heart. He may call himself a Christian, and think he is a Christian, but may not actually be a Christian. He may be practicing a false or empty and vain religion.

This sermon will help one examine one’s life and encourage true believers to grow in love and good works.