James 2:2-4
2For if a person with gold rings and in fine clothes comes into your assembly, and if a poor person in dirty clothes also comes in, 3and if you take notice of the one wearing the fine clothes and say, ‘Have a seat here, please’, while to the one who is poor you say, ‘Stand there’, or, ‘Sit at my feet’,* 4have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts?
Last week Pastor Seth made the point that Martin Luther wasn't such a fan of the book of James, and there are definitely parts of the scripture that don't fit neatly within our Lutheran theology. But that's not reason to throw the whole book out! We talk a lot about hospitality and welcoming in the church -- we want people to feel comfortable and welcome here, or in any congregation. But there are many things that we do that probably stand in contrast to what we say we want to do.
However, all are welcome -- and all receive a seat of honor at the Lord's table -- to worship God. Come, sit here. Hear the Word of the Lord.
Peace,
Pastor Jenn
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