Favoritism: An Action Sought; a Sin That Destroys

By Laura C. Brown Ed.D.

As a leader, have you ever faced the decision of who you should choose for a position and what criteria you should use to make the selection? Have you ever been pressured to select someone because of his or her status or some other condition not related to the job qualifications? Or, are you a person who has diligently prepared yourself for a position and see yourself as one who would be an asset to a team, yet continue to be denied opportunities to display your talents? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. Favoritism: An action sought; A sin that destroys is a book that exposes the sin of biased favoritism. It provides scripture references that reveal Gods perception of favoritism, what it may look like as an action sought and an action extended. More importantly, this book provides encouragement for those who have found themselves to be victims of unfair favoritism and guidance for leaders on how favoritism should be handled in ethical ways that honor God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Nov 25, 2014
• ISBN: 9781490858791

Laura C. Brown Ed.D.

Laura C. Brown resides in Virginia with her husband, Todd, and her two sons, Hagen and Landon.  She has worked in the realms of counseling and education and has been involved in music and children’s ministries.  Laura currently fills the role as the Executive Director for a Teen Center in Virginia.

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ISBN: 9781490858807 (sc)

ISBN: 9781490858791 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2014919597

WestBow Press rev. date: 11/24/2014

Contents

Dedication

Preface

Chapter One Introduction

Chapter Two What Does God Say About Favoritism?

Chapter Three Favoritism Sought

Chapter Four Favoritism Extended

Chapter Five Victims of Favoritism

Chapter Six When Favoritism is Expected of Us

Chapter Seven Christian Leaders, What Should Our Approach Be?

Chapter Eight Concluding Remarks

Bibliography

Dedication

I dedicate this book to my dad, Emory (Fuji) Somoskey, and my mother, Rebecca Somoskey, who have always been my spiritual rocks. As long as I can remember, they have set the example before me to take a daily feasting of God’s Word and to seek God’s direction in everything I do. They taught me that to live a life of integrity will honor God, and it will always bring unfathomable blessings. Without them, I know that my love for God and my faith in His promises would not be as strong as they are today. To my parents, I will be eternally grateful.

Preface

Favoritism: An action sought; A sin that destroys

Jeremiah 20:9 - But if I say, I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name, his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot (NIV).

As I sat at my breakfast table on February 14, 2014, I was fretting in my mind about various injustices I had witnessed. I was talking about it with the Lord when I heard a still small voice say, Write a book about it. I felt so strongly about this experience that I began to