Bible Discussion Thread

What does it mean when it says in James 2:3 the poor man wearing 'gay' Clothing? I assume it means a person wearing dirty or raggedy clothes

I Believe Paul was speaking simply about the way believers and church folks, And how snooty we can get. The gay clothing is referring to nice clothing and the people that wear them getting more recognition and placement or seating. As opposed to poor clothing and people not being given the same acknowledgement, placement or even seating in church or society. I hope this helps.

Sorry to tell you, but Paul didn't write the book of James. It was James the Lords' brother and he was writing to Jewish believers who knew the "law" and instructing them on how to 'come out from among her my people.'

James chapter 2 is one of those corner stones in our every day christian life, if you read the rest of the chapter it becomes self explanatory that Paul is talking about having respect (judging) of persons, as to what they wear, in other words he tells us to be aware of our own prejudices to people simply because one is dressed better than the other, we could even think of such things as racial prejudices that we see in today's world, rich and poor, and so on.

James 2:4 "Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?"

James 2:6 "But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?"

James 2:8 "If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:"

James 2:9 "But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors."

James 2:26 "For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also."

hi Dahg your correct on the author of the book of James, my apology