Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8700 Threats to the life of faith » 8753 favouritism The unfair treatment of a person or group in preference to another. Favouritism is shown in Scripture as causing division both in the family and in the church. It is warned against in the administration of justice. The human tendency to partiality is contrasted with God's impartial dealings. Favouritism in family life Isaac's preference for Esau Rebekah's preference for Jacob Jacob's preference for Joseph Elkanah's preference for Hannah The child of a favourite wife must not receive preferential treatment Favouritism in church relationships In the treatment of widows James warned against favouring rich Christians James 2:1-4,8-9 Paul warned Timothy against showing favouritism Justice must be impartial Leviticus 19:15 See also Exodus 23:3; Deuteronomy 16:19; Job 13:10; Psalm 82:2; Proverbs 24:23; Proverbs 28:21; Malachi 2:9 God has no favourites Romans 2:11 See also Job 34:19; Matthew 5:45 God has no favourite nation Acts 10:34-35 See also Romans 2:10; Ephesians 6:8-9 God does not differentiate between Jewish and Gentile Christians God judges all without favouritism Deuteronomy 10:17; 2 Chronicles 19:7; Romans 2:9; Colossians 3:25; 1 Peter 1:17 See also
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