God Does Not Show Favouritism

“For God does not show favoritism.” – Romans 2:11

Hilaire Belloc (1870–1953), an author, critic, and devout Roman Catholic, lived in a Britain where strong anti-Catholic sentiment prevailed. Known for his passion and unwavering conviction, Belloc decided to run for political office in 1906, fully aware of the challenges posed by the electorate’s prejudices.

At his first campaign speech in Salford, he was asked by a heckler if he was a “papist”. He responded:
“Gentlemen, I am a Catholic. As far as possible, I go to Mass every day. This [taking a rosary out of his pocket] is a rosary. As far as possible, I kneel down and tell these beads every day. If you reject me on account of my religion, I shall thank God that He has spared me the indignity of being your representative.”
The crowd cheered and Belloc won the election, despite his Catholic faith.

The Lord alone shows no favoritism in His love.

Thank the Lord for His impartiality and pray that you will not show favoritism to others.

“Prejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart.” – Marguerite Gardiner

“My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism.” – James 2:1