Diversity on the Street
Thursday, February 16, 2012 Posted by Debbie Legg
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Good
morning, folks! This is Debbie Legg, your
Word on the Street Reporter. Today’s
question for the masses is, “What is the best way to handle the negative
aspects of diversity?” Let’s hear what
the people have to say:
Matthew,
former tax collector: Remember, it doesn’t
matter if you are a tax collector or sinner, righteous or not, all are welcome
in God’s family. (Matthew 9:9-13)
James,
brother of Jesus: My best advice
would be, always be willing to listen and slow to speak. Do not become angry
easily. Never think some people are more
important than others. (James 1:19, 2:1)
Jude,
brother of Jesus: I agree with James, and
I would add to be merciful to those who doubt. (Jude 1:22)
John,
son of Zebedee, former fisherman: Hmmm… I
would say love your brothers and sisters and walk in the light. Anyone
who hates a brother or sister is in the darkness and walks around in the
darkness. (1 John 2:10-11)
Mark, follower of Jesus: Well, I guess it’s like Jesus says, “if you
hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may
forgive you your sins.” (Mark
11:25)
Peter,
former fisherman: Great question! I would have to say above all, love each other
deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (1 Peter 4:8)
Paul,
former persecutor: In the new life there
is no difference between Greeks and Jews, those who are circumcised and those
who are not circumcised, or people who are foreigners, or Scythians. There is no difference between slaves and free
people. But Christ is in all believers, and Christ is all that is important.
God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So you should
always clothe yourselves with mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and
patience. Bear with each
other, and forgive each other. If someone does wrong to you, forgive that
person because the Lord forgave you. Even more than all this, clothe yourself in
love. Love is what holds you all together in perfect unity. (Colossians 3:11-14 NCV)
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