{"id":7059618,"date":"2026-09-17T05:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/the-importance-of-avoiding-favoritism-the-crosswalk-devotional-september-17\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T05:17:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T05:17:30","slug":"the-importance-of-avoiding-favoritism-the-crosswalk-devotional-september-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7059618","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Avoiding Favoritism &#8211; The Crosswalk Devotional &#8211; September 17"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3 align=\"center\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/400w\/via\/images\/2024\/09\/05\/37912\/37912-unnamed_source_file.webp\"\/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/650w\/via\/images\/2024\/09\/05\/37912\/37912-unnamed_source_file.webp\"\/><source type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/400w\/via\/images\/2024\/09\/05\/37912\/37912-unnamed_source_file.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.swncdn.com\/via\/images\/2024\/09\/05\/37912\/37912-unnamed_source_file.png\" alt=\"The Crosswalk Devotional updated banner logo\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"width: 100%;\"\/><\/picture><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Importance of Avoiding Favoritism<br \/><\/strong>By Vivian Bricker<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bible Reading:<\/strong><br \/>\u201cMy brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/james\/2-1.html\">James 2:1<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/the-crosswalk-devotional\/the-importance-of-avoiding-favoritism\/embed?media=audio&amp;size=wide&amp;style=cover\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"0\" title=\"The Importance of Avoiding Favoritism\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Favoritism occurred in my family as my dad\u2019s favorite was the oldest child, and my mom\u2019s favorite was the middle child. As the youngest of three, I was never chosen as the favorite. Instead, I was seen as the \u201cextra\u201d child. As one can imagine, this has caused me to have long-lasting problems, such as a negative self-view and low self-esteem.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you genuinely want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianity.com\/wiki\/christian-life\/what-is-obedience-how-do-we-obey-god.html\">obey God<\/a>, you must give up the practice of playing favorites. Favoritism only hurts your children and makes them second-guess themselves.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rollercoaster.ie\/family\/parenting\/do-parents-actually-favour-their-eldest-child\/#:~:text=It%20was%20believed%20that%20the,It's%20actually%20the%20eldest\">Studies<\/a> have shown that the oldest child tends to be the favorite, often because they are more like their parents or take on more responsibilities than younger siblings. It is time to change these statistics; there needs to be equal love for each child. Within the family of God, there is no room for favoritism. The Apostle Paul tells us, \u201cFor God does not show favoritism\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/romans\/2-11.html\">Romans 2:11<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Showing favoritism will hurt your other children, either directly or indirectly. Not to mention, it could make the favorite overconfident, selfish, and self-absorbed. There needs to be equality amongst children. If you continue to play favorites, it will push your children away from you.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This has been true for me, as there was nothing I could do to get my parents to like me. I have gone through multiple years of therapy to help work through this issue. I have also sought out help from God. Through the help of the Lord, I have discovered that I am loved by Him. The Bible tells us we are God\u2019s children and that we are dearly loved by Him (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/1-john\/3-1.html\">1 John 3:1<\/a>).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The journey has not been easy, but Jesus has helped me every step of the way. While it is true that I will always have this wound from my parents, I can move on to new beginnings in the Lord. It also helps me share my story with others to help prevent them from showing favoritism toward their own children.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Intersecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianity.com\/jesus\/following-jesus\/repentance-faith-and-salvation\/what-does-faith-mean.html\">Faith<\/a> &amp; Life:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/james\/2-1.html\">James 2:1<\/a> says, \u201cMy brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism.\u201d This comes from the half-brother of the Lord. In no way does favoritism bring about the righteous life that God wants for us. It will only bring pain to our own lives and to the lives of others.<\/p>\n<p>Reach out to those you may have hurt with favoritism and tell them you want to talk. Apologize to them and ask if there is anything you can do to make things right. Acknowledge that you cannot change the past, but help them to know that you will no longer practice favoritism in the future. An apology and a promise to change for the future can go a long way toward <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christianity.com\/bible\/bible-verses-about-healing-17\">healing<\/a> someone&#8217;s heart, whether they are in their childhood, teenage, or adult years.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>Let\u2019s pray: Dear Jesus, I want to let go of the toxic trait of showing favoritism. I don&#8217;t want to play favorites anymore, as I see all the pain it causes. Please help me to love everyone equally. Forgive me for my sin, and please help those I have hurt to forgive me. Thank You, Lord. Amen.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>When you are tempted to show favoritism, what can you do? Is there a person you need to reach out to today to apologize to and make things right with? If so, when will you reach out to them this week?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Further Reading:<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/genesis\/37-4.html\">Genesis 37:4<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/deuteronomy\/10-17.html\">Deuteronomy 10:17<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblestudytools.com\/acts\/10-34.html\">Acts 10:34<\/a><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forums.crosswalk.com\/t\/the-crosswalk-devotional-discussion\/13278\"><strong>Join the conversation<\/strong><\/a><strong>! Share how today\u2019s devotional encouraged or challenged you in your walk with Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe data-fb-ia-attrs=\"width=320;height=320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" allowfullscreen=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lifeaudio.com\/embed\/32167\/compact?showId=15&amp;episodeSlug=when-favoritism-betrays-faith-james-21\" style=\"border-radius:12px;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 11px;\">Photo Credit: \u00a9GettyImages\/kvkirillov\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/86w\/via\/images\/2024\/11\/08\/38806\/38806-vivianbio_source_file.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.swncdn.com\/via\/images\/2024\/11\/08\/38806\/38806-vivianbio_source_file.jpeg\" alt=\"Vivian Bricker author bio photo\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii fr-fil\" style=\"width: 86px;\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><strong>Vivian Bricker<\/strong> obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry, followed by a Master of Arts with an emphasis in theology. She loves all things theology, mission work, and helping others learn about Jesus. Find more of her content at <a href=\"https:\/\/cultivatechristianity.wordpress.com\">Cultivate<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeaudio.com\/crosswalk-devotional\/\" style=\"background-repeat: no-repeat; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background-color: transparent; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; color: rgb(33, 150, 243); box-sizing: inherit;\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/400w\/via\/5986-subscribe-to-this-podcast-button.webp\"\/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/650w\/via\/5986-subscribe-to-this-podcast-button.webp\"\/><source type=\"image\/png\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/400w\/via\/5986-subscribe-to-this-podcast-button.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.swncdn.com\/via\/5986-subscribe-to-this-podcast-button.png\" style=\"max-width: calc(100% - 10px); text-align: center; width: 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat; padding: 0px 1px; border-style: none; cursor: pointer; box-sizing: inherit;\" fr-original-style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: bottom; margin-right: 5px; margin-left: 5px; max-width: calc(100% - 10px); text-align: center; width: 50%;\" fr-original-class=\"fr-draggable\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Check out fantastic resources on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosswalk.com\/faith\/\" style=\"background-repeat: no-repeat; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background-color: transparent; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; color: rgb(33, 150, 243); box-sizing: inherit;\" target=\"_blank\">Faith<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosswalk.com\/family\/\" style=\"background-repeat: no-repeat; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background-color: transparent; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; color: rgb(33, 150, 243); box-sizing: inherit;\" target=\"_blank\">Family<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosswalk.com\/culture\/\" style=\"background-repeat: no-repeat; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background-color: transparent; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; color: rgb(33, 150, 243); box-sizing: inherit;\" target=\"_blank\">Fun<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crosswalk.com\" style=\"background-repeat: no-repeat; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; background-color: transparent; cursor: pointer; user-select: auto; color: rgb(33, 150, 243); box-sizing: inherit;\" target=\"_blank\">Crosswalk.com<\/a>!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Listen to The Love Offering!<\/h2>\n<p data-end=\"284\" data-start=\"174\">Encouraging you to love God, others, and yourself\u2014one faithful step at a time.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"286\">Each week, host Rachael Adams sits down with inspiring women who are making a difference right where they are. Through honest conversations, biblical wisdom, and real-life stories, you&#8217;ll be reminded that your everyday acts of love\u2014no matter how small\u2014matter deeply to God.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"561\">You were created to live a life of impact.<br data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\"\/>You were made to be a love offering.<\/p>\n<p data-end=\"642\" data-start=\"561\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeaudio.com\/the-love-offering\/\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/400w\/via\/images\/2026\/08\/20\/47346\/47346-the-love-offering-1200x630_source_file.webp\"\/><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/650w\/via\/images\/2026\/08\/20\/47346\/47346-the-love-offering-1200x630_source_file.webp\"\/><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.swncdn.com\/media\/400w\/via\/images\/2026\/08\/20\/47346\/47346-the-love-offering-1200x630_source_file.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/media.swncdn.com\/via\/images\/2026\/08\/20\/47346\/47346-the-love-offering-1200x630_source_file.jpg\" alt=\"the love offering ad\" class=\"fr-fic fr-dii\" style=\"width: 100%;\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Importance of Avoiding FavoritismBy Vivian Bricker Bible Reading:\u201cMy brothers and sisters, believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ must not show favoritism\u201d (James 2:1).\u00a0 Favoritism occurred in my family as my dad\u2019s favorite was the oldest child, and my mom\u2019s favorite was the middle child. 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