Most common words of theologians when describing the content of James 2:1-13
Discrimination
Partiality
Favoritism
As James begins this second chapter, he hits hard on a specific issue of “action” or “behavior” that should have absolutely no place in the life of a believer or in the practice of worship and fellowship of a church.
John 13:34–35 “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.””
The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016), Jn 13:34–35.