Daily Devotional
The Book of James
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Day 9
James 2:8 (ESV)
[8] If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well.
Living the Royal Law of Love
James highlights the core command that undergirds true Christian conduct: “If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, 'You shall love your neighbor as yourself,' you are doing well.” Love requires us to look past external differences and serve others as we would want to be served. Partiality—even if subtle—is sin. Obeying God’s law of love means choosing sacrificial compassion, even when it is uncomfortable or inconvenient. Christ’s love compels us to reach beyond favoritism, showing mercy and dignity to all. True obedience is measured by how we love, not just what we know.
Key Takeaway
Loving others as ourselves sums up God’s will and refutes all favoritism.
Questions to Consider
- Who is “hard to love” in your life, and what would it mean to love them as yourself?
- How has experiencing Christ’s love changed how you see and serve others?
- What is one step you can take to practice sacrificial love this week?
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