Destroying Favoritism with the Love of Christ

Destroying Favoritism with the Love of Christ

How can compelling narratives motivate and inspire others? Here, Dr. Theresa M Bell shares straight-talking teaching on “destroying favoritism” by loving people the way Christ does, with a strong focus on behaviour over church talk. You’ll hear her unpack 2 Corinthians 6:14 on being “unequally yoked,” widening it beyond marriage to any covenant or partnership that drags one person down.

Bell is blunt: “You can't say you love somebody and you sitting there looking at them suffering.” She shares stories of feeding a woman searching bins at Burger King, refusing to eat in front of someone who is hungry, and running her non-profit so everyone was on the same pay rate because “if I'm going to eat, you going to eat.” She also challenges how people treat those who are homeless or struggling with poverty, reminding the group that ignoring someone on the pavement is a form of disrespect.

She links this to narcissistic control, oppression and that familiar “crabs in a bucket” mentality that keeps people stuck instead of lifting one another up. The heart of the conversation is agape love in action. Dr. Instead of rolling up the car window, she calls for simple human acknowledgement and, where possible, practical help—meals, resources, and genuine care rather than just money thrown at a problem.

Stylistically, this is relaxed, sometimes humorous Bible study with plenty of real-life examples, side comments about Cadillacs and sore backs, and interactive moments with those in the room.

It speaks strongly to people of faith who care about justice, community outreach, and issues like homelessness and substance abuse, and who want their faith to show up in how they treat “the least of these.” If you’ve ever wondered whether your love is more talk than action, this conversation might nudge you to look again at who you walk past—and who you share your burger with.