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If we show favortism, we commit sin. You can't get clearer than that! When we treat people differently because of their income, dress, attractiveness, athleticism, or anything else, we are acting outside of the direction of Christ. According to this text, we should see every person the same and treat them the same.

Everyone struggles with favoritism. What can we do to remove this sin from our hearts? What habits can we develop that will make a change in the way we see others regardless of external appearances? Did you pick up on the challenge Wednesday from Hebrews 13? It says, "Don't neglect to show hospitality, for by doing this some have welcomed angels as quests without knowing it." Are you kidding me?!

The first step to dealing with favoritism is deciding to obey God when it comes to others. Stop categorizing people and start loving them. All of them! Secondly, we need to learn to show "hospitality" to others. Hospitality simply defined is, "loving strangers". Decide to extend love to anyone you don't already know. It could be a pleasant greeting or an invitation to lunch. Stop being selfish and start loving people.

Who knows, you might actually begin to enjoy it.