Q12. Mercy Triumphs

[Ramon]

Q4. (2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy "triumph over" (NIV, RSV, NASB) or "rejoice against" (KJV) judgment? What does this mean?

Answer:

1. In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy?

If you conform to their way of thinking,and instead of warning them against their pride of oneself,out of Love..you further tap His shoulder and compliment Him/her of the nice things that they have.

Although not all RICH/WEALTHY PEOPLE are guilty as the poor one

[Cindy L W]

Q4. (2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy

[Charles Sanger]

In showing regards towards the wealthy you are judging in favour of him based on his appearance, looks, wealth, tidiness, etc etc

[ljmnkscart]

Showing partiality toward a rich person is denial of mercy in that mercy is not giving one something that he deserves. A rich man is catered to if we are favoring him. He may have deficiency in his moral character but we are favoring him and not extending mercy to the poor man, not giving the poor man our attention, having evil thoughts toward the poor man. We were sinners when God loved us and gave His Son to be our Atonement for our sins. That is God showing mercy to us rather than pronouncing judgment on us of death which we deserve. Judgment and mercy both MUST be gratified. Judgment demand that we must be condemned, but mercy pleads that believers be saved. That is how mercy triumphs over judgment; have victory over judgment. MERCY IS NOT GIVING US WHAT WE DESERVE. We must extend mercy to others, give them chance after chance just as God does with us. This is showing love toward our fellow man.

[RodR]

Pre-judging by favoritism is denying access to God’s mercy. It causes us to accept or reject others based on our prejudice rather than on their need for God. It puts us in God’s place. Mercy triumphs over or rejoices against judgment because God’s mercy trumps whatever judgment I make on others. In the end, it is God who will judge, not me. And James makes it clear that God’s judgment towards me is affected by my judgment on others.

[Old Jerry]

The way in which of showing regard towards the wealthy a denial of mercy is that we have already accepted their way of life and there is no mercy in that.

I think the way that mercy “triumph over” judgment is that we can see that the person has sinned but that we are still in fellowship that that person to help persuade that person to change.

[ragnew]

Q4. (2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy �triumph over� (NIV, RSV, NASB) or �rejoice against� (KJV) judgment? What does this mean?

God has made the poor to be RICH in faith. When we show favouritism to a rich man we are judging like the world and forgetting that we are all on an equal footing before God.

[Guest Akkjl]

It denies mercy because only a select few receive it. Hosea states clearly that it is mercy that God desires, Matthew that those that show mercy will be shown it in return and we are all called to confess our need for Him and share that mercy that He gives freely in forgiving our sin.

[Craig]

Q4. (2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy �triumph over� (NIV, RSV, NASB) or �rejoice against� (KJV) judgment? What does this mean?

 

 

In regarding the wealthy I am diminishing the poor.  Mercy is tied to love.  Mercy is tied to kindness and grace.  God loves all people so should we.  "Know, oh people the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you, to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."  Micah 6:8  To do what is right is to act justly to other people.

 

Mercy doesn't judge peoples' race, gender, economic/social status, etc.  Mercy doesn't judge whether a person is lost or saved.  It treats all people with dignity and justice.  Mercy liberates us from the slavery of being judged as well as judging others.

[GoRaysXD]

Q4. (2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy �triumph over� (NIV, RSV, NASB) or �rejoice against� (KJV) judgment? What does this mean? 

 

 

In regarding the wealthy I am diminishing the poor.  Mercy is tied to love.  Mercy is tied to kindness and grace.  God loves all people so should we.  "No, O people the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you, to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."  Micah 6:8  To do what is right is to act justly to other people.

 

Mercy doesn't judge peoples' race, gender, economic/social status, etc.  Mercy doesn't judge whether a person is lost or saved.  It treats all people with dignity and justice.  Mercy liberates us from the slavery of being judged as well as judging others.

 

 

[Frangena]

All people are equal in the eyes of God. God loves us all. So, we have to mimic God and treat all people alike. Showing regard toward the wealthy disregards the poor. That is a sin.

Hosea 6:6 says"For I desire goodness and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings."

Matthew 5:7 -"Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy."

Matthew 9:13 says "But you go and learn what this mean, I desire mercy, and not sacrifice, for I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."

Our God is merciful and a just judge. In His love He sacrificed His Son to die for our sins thus liberating us from being condemned at the end.

As Christians we should show the samo mercy to others and by so doing we will be liberating not only ourselves but even those we are showing mercy to.

[lighthouse2014]

Q4. (2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy �triumph over� (NIV, RSV, NASB) or �rejoice against� (KJV) judgment? What does this mean?

By showing regards  toward the wealthy we are denying mercy, because we are showing favoritism, this is not loving neighbors as we should. We are denying mercy and sinning against the Royal Law, we have denied mercy to the poor.

Mercy triumphs over judgment because we have shown mercy to others that have offended us. By showing this mercy we are displaying the love in our hearts for the Lord, after all, he has shown mercy for the sins we have committed.

By showing mercy we are not judging others, we forgive them for their offenses against us. Just so, the Lord shows mercy for us, because his love for us is showing mercy for us, provided we have shown mercy to others, this displays Christ love in us.    

[Tyreek]

Our sins—the dark lusts, destructive tongues, murderous hatred, corrupting greed, treachery—stand exposed before God as clearly as our shameful guilt is obvious, our condemnation is justified.  From the Son of God came these stunning words: “Neither do I condemn you.” Why? Because he has been condemned in our place! By continuing to sin (partiality to the rich), we deny the mercifulness of our God.

 

For I desire mercy, not sacrifice,
    and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings. (Hosea 6:6)

Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy. (Matthew 5:7)

But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’^[a]For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:13)

 

Mercy triumphs over judgment. He (Jesus) was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned everyone to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” (Isaiah 53:5-6) We, in Christ, are free from judgment and this freedom will show our true faith in God.

[Krissi]

In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? 

NOT showing regard for anyone is sin and a denial of mercy. Wealth is NOT a sign of God's wrath, as it's portrayed, here. Neither is poverty a sign of God's disfavor. What matters is that we show mercy -- open-faced love -- toward everyone, rich or poor.

 

 

 

[hanks]

Q12. (2:13b) 
In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? 
Extra credit: read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy "triumph over" (NIV, RSV, and NASB) or "rejoice against" (KJV) judgment? 
What does this mean?
The general idea seems to be that if we show mercy to others, the judgment which might otherwise fall on us will be replaced by mercy. If we are merciful, kind, and compassionate to others, then when we need mercy and grace and kindness it will be given to us. But by showing regard (favour) towards the wealthy we sin; we are acting with selfish and evil intentions, hoping to gain something either socially or materially; we might be denied the mercy our Lord might show us. God showed mercy in sparing us from the judgment which our sins deserved and in demonstrating kindness to us through the saving work of Christ. In His Word we read that God delights in mercy - His mercy triumphs over justice. He does not stay angry forever but delights to show mercy (Micah 7:18). He desires mercy (Hosea 6:6). Jesus Himself said “I desire mercy” (Mat 9:13), that is preferring that we show mercy and compassion and concern for everyone. Loving our neighbours as ourselves. 
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy” (Matthew 5:7). When we deal kindly with others we will be shown mercy. We imitate God when we are merciful, kind, and show compassion to others. If we are not merciful to others we are not in fellowship with our Lord, and we will suffer the consequences. All told the meaning is that mercy triumphs over judgment. 
 

[Irmela]

Q12. (James 2:13b)

In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (James 2:2-3) a denial of mercy?

 Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13.

In what way does mercy "triumph over" (NIV, RSV, NASB) or "rejoice against" (KJV) judgment?

What does this mean?

If indeed we showed partiality to the rich and disregarded the poor, just because of being poor, we are certainly not showing mercy.  Take for instance a rich person arrived for help after the poor person did. The tendency to leave the poor person in the lurch and attend to the rich one first, is what would be expected. This very definitely shows a denial of mercy towards the poor person.

In Matthew 7:2  we read that the standard/measure which we use to judge others, will in fact be used to judge us  Mercy is what we need to reflect in our working with people, be it poor or rich, the deserving or the non-deserving. 

Mercy indeed triumphs because only if mercy is shown can the commandment of love be adhered to or be put into practice.  If judgement is shown none of us will be able to keep the commandments. 

We all fall short. If one commandment is not adhered to it is as if none have been kept, as they all interlink.

In Hosea we are told that God delights in loyalty, (which is a covenant of love and mercy) rather than sacrifice (that would be an outward show, something all would see).

[Neil NRG2]

In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy  (James 2:2-3) a denial of mercy? 

Favouritism to the wealthy denies mercy to the poor in this passage.

In what way does mercy triumph over or rejoice against judgment?

Mercy is aligned with love and good actions while judgement can lead to wrong words and actions.

What does this mean?

We should focus on others - mercy is for love of others whilst judgement is self centred and not from love.

 

[Perry Ford]

Q12. (James 2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy “triumph over” (NIV, RSV, NASB) or “rejoice against” (KJV) judgment? What does this mean?

If we only show mercy to those who are wealthy then we negate the desires of God that mercy should be shown to everyone, because God is no respecter of persons.

Hosea 6:6 God wants us to be merciful rather thank burnt sacrifices.

Matthew 5:7 When we are merciful we receive blessings from God, because He wants mercy from us.

Matthew 9:13 God desires compassion and not sacrifices

It means that we are to be merciful and compassionate to others

[Katy]

Q.12. We should follow the example of Jesus treat everyone the same show no favoritism towards the wealthy. If we are showing favouritism we are being judgemental and giving mercy to one person rather than another. These verses in Matthew and Hosea show us that above anything else God wants us to show mercy to everyone we come in contact with. He puts showing mercy before His desire for sacrifices. That is an example of how great God’s desire for mercy is. And also how He is putting us His people before Himself. 

[Therealizt258]

It means showing love is mercy and that is the fulfillment of the law of liberty

[Lisema Ralitsoele]

Q12. (James 2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (James 2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Showing regard to the wealthy is an act of favoritism which is a perversion of justice that reinforces their self-righteousness which then disqualifies them from receiving mercy by Grace because they stay unrepentant. Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy "triumph over" (NIV, RSV, NASB) or "rejoice against" (KJV) judgment? Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? Matt9:11. They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. i.e., The humble will triumph by Grace, while the judgmental Pharisees will be vanquished. Sinners are spiritually sick, oppressed by their evil acts. To be healed, to be delivered, they need mercy, that is filled with love, and is therefore greater than or triumphs over cold judgment by law. That is why Jesus –the Lord of Love- declares in Matt 9:13 that He prefers mercy over the judgment that declares one guilty and therefore required to pay with the slaughter of an animal. Jesus came to call – show mercy to – sinners through their repentance and the resultant etching of God’s Word in their hearts. This is reinforced in Matthew5: 7 where the merciful are blessed or consecrated and therefore have the benefit of escaping judgment by God’s grace. On the other hand, the unmerciful are secular minded and judgmental. Even in the Old Testament era of judgment and atonement through burnt offerings, God declares in Hosea6:6 His preference for mercy and the knowledge of God over freedom from guilt through animal sacrifice.  What does this mean? It means that we can rejoice because Christ met the requirements of the Law fully, and through Him we have the privilege, grace to triumph over judgement. We are free indeed because the Son Himself who has defeated Satan and death has set us free.

[haar]

Q12. (James 2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (James 2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy "triumph over" (NIV, RSV, NASB) or "rejoice against" (KJV) judgment? What does this mean?

When we discriminate against the poor in favour of the rich because of the benefits we get from the rich, we have not shown mercy to the poor.

How mercy triumphs over judgment:

God is a just God who judges and punishes sin. But He is a loving God. So in his mercy, he allowed his son who has no sin to pay the penalty for our sin on the cross but raising up to life.
 

[Lisema Ralitsoele]

Q12. (James 2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (James 2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Showing regard to the wealthy is an act of favoritism which is a perversion of justice that reinforces their self-righteousness which then disqualifies them from receiving mercy by Grace because they stay unrepentant. Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy "triumph over" (NIV, RSV, NASB) or "rejoice against" (KJV) judgment? Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners? Matt9:11. They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick. i.e., The humble will triumph by Grace, while the judgmental Pharisees will be vanquished. Sinners are spiritually sick, oppressed by their evil acts. To be healed, to be delivered, they need mercy, that is filled with love, and is therefore greater than or triumphs over cold judgment by law. That is why Jesus –the Lord of Love- declares in Matt 9:13 that He prefers mercy over the judgment that declares one guilty and therefore required to pay with the slaughter of an animal. Jesus came to call – show mercy to – sinners through their repentance and the resultant etching of God’s Word in their hearts. This is reinforced in Matthew5: 7 where the merciful are blessed or consecrated and therefore have the benefit of escaping judgment by God’s grace. On the other hand, the unmerciful are secular minded and judgmental. Even in the Old Testament era of judgment and atonement through burnt offerings, God declares in Hosea6:6 His preference for mercy and the knowledge of God over freedom from guilt through animal sacrifice.  What does this mean? It means that we can rejoice because Christ met the requirements of the Law fully, and through Him we have the privilege, grace to triumph over judgement. We are free indeed because the Son Himself who has defeated Satan and death has set us free.

[Janzie]

On 12/17/2004 at 2:55 PM, Pastor Ralph said:

Q12. (James 2:13b) In what way is showing regard towards the wealthy (2:2-3) a denial of mercy? Extra credit: Read Hosea 6:6; Matthew 5:7; and 9:13. In what way does mercy “triumph over” (NIV, RSV, NASB) or “rejoice against” (KJV) judgment? What does this mean?

In showing regard to the wealthy we are showing favoritism and not having mercy for the poor and that is breaking the Royal Law. if you have been merciful, God will be merciful when he judges you.

Hosea 6:6 For I desire steadfast love^a and not sacrifice,
the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

Matt. 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Matt. 9:13 Now go and learn what this means : ‘I DESIRE COMPASSION , RATHER THAN SACRIFICE ,’ for I did not come to call the righteous , but sinners .”

Mercy is our bragging point as believers. Not that God won't send people to hell for their sins. He will, but he takes no delight in it. Our bragging point is that our God shows mercy to sinners, and delights to do so. Let us tell the world.

 

 

 

[Carolina]

How showing regards to the wealthy is a denial of mercy is through our ability to show compassion to those who we have power over/we should put the poor in the high place-that is mercy and treat our neighbor as we wish to be treated. Mercy rejoices against judgement through love, this is by blessings, it is more desired than offerings and sacrifice and overcomes through repentance.