God does not show favouritism

Acts 10:34-35 - Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favouritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right."

Here is an excerpt from Matthew Henry's commentary on this passage: "Acceptance cannot be obtained on any other ground than that of the covenant of mercy, through the atonement of Christ; but wherever true religion is found, God will accept it without regarding names or sects."  (Derived from bible.cc).

Peter's statement reminds me of what Jesus himself said in the Sermon on the Mount.  We read that particular passage a couple days ago in Matthew chapter 5:43-48.  God causes the rain to fall on the righteous and the unrighteous and does not treat anyone differently, as he loves all of us.

Am I your Favourite?

Key verses
Jeremiah 7:18-19 - They pour out drink offerings to other gods to provoke me to anger. But am I the one they are provoking? declares the Lord. Are they not rather harming themselves, to their own shame?

Ecclesiastes
God has set eternity in the hearts of men.  This phrase reminds me of Blaise Pascal's statement that we all have a God-shaped hole in our hearts.  We're longing for something more, something that lasts.

Jeremiah
Gilead was actually known for its medicinal herbs, renowned for the healing power of the plants that grew in that location.

James
Is it favouritism to pay more attention to your friends than any others at a party or gathering?  I think the favouritism James is speaking about here is when you pre-judge someone by their appearance and then end up treating someone poorly.  If you genuinely like someone better, is it wrong to treat them better than others, so long as you are also treating the other people well?