Is it not the rich who oppress you, is it not they who drag you into court? This question was asked by our Lord's brother in James, verse 6 of Chapter 2. It seems that the world has not changed much in the past two millenniums when we read this chapter in context. Well, I really do not want to do any sort of exposition on this chapter. Moreover, I would rather have the Holy Spirit speak to you as you read James 2: 1-8.
James 2
[1] My brethren, show no partiality as you hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
[2] For if a man with gold rings and in fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in,
[3] and you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, "Have a seat here, please," while you say to the poor man, "Stand there," or, "Sit at my feet,"
[4] have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
[5] Listen, my beloved brethren. Has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which he has promised to those who love him?
[6] But you have dishonored the poor man. Is it not the rich who oppress you, is it not they who drag you into court?
[7] Is it not they who blaspheme that honorable name which was invoked over you?
[8]If you really fulfill the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well.
Reference:
Revised Standard Version(Holy Bible)
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The Holy Gospel reading from the lectionary at church for today was the Gospel of Luke 6:20-31. I thought that it was in one way or another related to this post; consequently, I decided to share and post it on here. What do you think about it? The reading is below:
Luke 6:20-31
[20] And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
[21] "Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh.
[22]"Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude you and revile you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man!
[23] Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
[24]"But woe to you that are rich, for you have received your consolation.
[25]"Woe to you that are full now, for you shall hunger. "Woe to you that laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
[26] "Woe to you, when all men speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
[27]"But I say to you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
[28] bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
[29] To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt.
[30] Give to every one who begs from you; and of him who takes away your goods do not ask them again.
[31] And as you wish that men would do to you, do so to them.
Reference:
Bible, Revised Standard Version
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