KINGDOM PREACHERS DAY FOUR: Scripture Reading: James 2:1-9 Focus Verses: James 2:8 The Royal Law James 1:1 identified the target audience of this letter to be the “twelve tribes” or the ancestors of Jacob’s sons. As such, these Jewish readers would have no problem understanding what James was referring to when he mentioned, “The royal law.” This law was clearly identified in Leviticus 19:18: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” In Matthew 22:39, Jesus clearly stated that this “royal law” was the second highest priority for all mankind. The Jews understood that the first four commandments (Exodus 20) had to do with a right relationship (love) with God. When they loved God, they would be able to fulfill what they considered to be the “royal law,” that being to love their fellow man and to exhibit that love by treating their fellow man in the ways that were commanded in the final six commandments. Paul admonished us to owe no man any debt but love and reminded us that we have fulfilled the law when we love our fellow man (Romans 13:8). Take a few moments and review Romans 13:9-10 and note the commandments that are referenced there. It is clear that the “royal law” is based upon our loving others with a “royal love.” Prayer Emphasis: •Practice the Golden Rule in all of your relationships. Realize that much can be discovered about the way that we love God by observing the way that we treat others. Always remember to think and pray before you speak and act and there will be a greater probability that people will see the royal law lived out in your life.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 11:11:29 +0000
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