No Favoritism

For God does not show favoritism. When the Gentiles sin, they will be destroyed, even though they never had God's written law. And the Jews, who do have God's law, will be judged by that law when they fail to obey it. For merely listening to the law doesn't make us right with God. It is obeying the law that makes us right in his sight. Even Gentiles, who do not have God's written law, show that they know His law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it. They demonstrate that God's law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right. Romans 2:11-15

Like I’ve said before…we know the difference between right and wrong. God sees our hearts—He knows the choices we make before we even decide. But we still have a choice. Right or Wrong. You choose. Since God doesn’t show favoritism it doesn’t matter if you are Jew or Gentile, black, white, brown, red or yellow…or even blue, male or female. He loves us all the same and everyone will be accountable for their actions.  There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28. Everyone will be accountable. Read Hebrews. In chapter four we find these convicting verses. For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the one to whom we are accountable. Hebrews 4:12-13 .

In this new life, it doesn't matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and he lives in all of us. Colossians 3:11. Slave or free…does that matter?  Yes. Slavery is wrong—and slave trafficking is wrong. It is a sad commentary on life situations all over the world…now. Not 100 years ago…but NOW. What can we do about it? Be aware that it happens. Train your children and grandchildren of stranger dangers. Slave trafficking doesn’t just happen in foreign countries. It happens right here in the United States. Right here in Washington State. It is likely that it happens where you live, too.

What can we do? First and foremost…pray. God will hear the cries of His people. Then we can be alert to dangers around us…and our family, friends and neighbors.  Education and self-awareness may be a key within our communities.

Prayer ~ Lord, help all of us…men, women, Jew or Gentile…to see that You love us and we are always accountable to You—for our thoughts, words and actions. Keep our families, friends and neighbors safe from human trafficking for sexual or forced labor issues.

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