In James 2:1-5, we see how similar we are to the ancient people!
Seems like they discriminated against people, just as happens now.
They, too, looked at outward appearances to create an Us-Them situation.
They favored the rich, and the same occurs today,
along with many other Us-Them distinctions.
Then, as now, the arse-kissing was noticed and was harmful.
It certainly wasn’t the message of love Jesus taught!