The Bible is very clear that we as followers of Jesus are not to show partiality or favoritism. Proverbs 28:21 states, "To show partiality is not good." James 2:1-8 teaches us that it is a sin to show partiality in the church between one believer and another.
In the Proverbs context, I believe that the author is referring to showing partiality in matters of the law. One should rule based on the law consistently not favoring one person or one type of person over another. In the James context, we are not to favor the richer Christian over one who is poorer.
In the broader context, this Proverb is teaching us that we are not to practice discrimination against others. I've said on this blog many times that there is no place for any type of racism among those who claim to be followers of Jesus. All of us are one in Jesus. Christians should not practice any from of ethnic or socio-economic discrimination. We should love everyone just as Jesus loves everyone. The Bible tells us in the book of Revelation that people from every race, every ethnic group and every language group will be worshipping Jesus in Heaven. Let us recognize that now. May it be on earth as it is in Heaven.
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