# partial, partiality #

## Definition: ##

The terms "be partial" and "show partiality" refer to making a choice to treat certain people as more important than other people.

* This is similar to showing favoritism, which means to treat some people better than others.
* Usually partiality or favoritism is shown to people because they are more rich or more popular than other people. 
* The Bible instructs his people to not show partiality or favoritism to people who are rich or of high status.
* In his letter to the Romans, Paul teaches that God judges people fairly and with no partiality.
* The book of James teaches that it is wrong to give someone a better seat or better treatment because they are rich.

(See also: [favor](../kt/favor.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Deuteronomy 01:17-18](en/tn/deu/help/01/17)
* [Malachi 02:8-9](en/tn/mal/help/02/08)
* [Mark 12:13-15](en/tn/mrk/help/12/13)
* [Matthew 22:15-17](en/tn/mat/help/22/15)
* [Romans 02:10-12](en/tn/rom/help/02/10)

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