Acts 10:34-35 - Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.
James 2:1 - My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favoritism.
Proverbs 1:7 - The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Conclusions:
- God does not favor an individual because of his station in life, his nationality or his material possessions
- God does respect an individual’s character and judge his work
- This respect is evident because God accepts men from every nation who fear Him and do what is right
- Cornelius in Acts 10 already worshipped the true God, but this was not enough: He lacked faith in Christ
- God does not show favoritism—nor should believers
- Proverbs 1:7 is the theme of Proverbs
- Fear of the Lord is a loving reverence for God that includes submission to His lordship and to the commands of His word
- God is our King, but even as we stand in awe of Him we can rejoice
- Fools are those who hate knowledge and correction of any kind, who are quick to quarrel and give full vent to their anger, who are complacent and who trust in themselves rather than in God
Application:
- Do you fear God and do what is right?
- Do you show favoritism?
- Do you submit to the Lord's lordship and His commands? Do you rejoice in awe of Him?
Conclusions derived from NIV Study Bible
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