Mercy Triumphs Over Judgement

Table Discussion:
1. Are there areas in your life where you are obeying God's law in one way while using it as an excuse for ignoring God's commands in another area of life?
2. What challenges you about James' (and Jesus') teaching about the rich and poor? Who in your life is a faithful example of living out the commands in this passage? What is it about their life that is exemplary?
3. In what specific way(s) does the statement "mercy triumphs over judgement" strengthen you? How can this understanding fuel your actions towards others to be more merciful?