Question 47
Faith, Works and ImpartialityJames strongly condemned partiality in the Church for all the following reasons except that it
- A.is contrary to Christ's example of humility.
- B.accords due respect to the rich who merit it.
- C.is a transgression of the commandment of God.
- D.does not harmonize with the Christian virtue of love.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (accords due respect to the rich who merit it.)
Explanation
James says partiality breaks the royal law "love your neighbour" and is sin (James 2:1-9); he never defends honouring the rich.