Thursday, February 20 ~ God has shown me that I should call no man defiled or unclean.​—Acts 10:28.

[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, February 20

God has shown me that I should call no man defiled or unclean.—Acts 10:28.

 

Like other Jews of his time, Peter grew up believing that Gentiles were unclean. Yet, Peter had experienced events that caused him to reevaluate that position. For example, Peter had a miraculous vision. (Acts 10:9-16) Like Peter, we must examine ourselves carefully and be willing to receive help so that we can identify any remaining traces of prejudice in our hearts. What else can we do? If we open our heart wide, we will allow love to replace prejudice. (2 Cor. 6:11-13) Are you in the habit of having close association only with those of your own race, ethnicity, nationality, tribe, or language group? If so, widen out. Why not invite those of a different background to work with you in the field ministry or invite them to your home for a meal or a gathering? (Acts 16:14, 15) If you do so, you will fill your heart with so much love that there will be no room for prejudice. w18.08 9 ¶3, 6;10 ¶7

[minister159]

On 2/19/2020 at 1:32 PM, GrumpysWife said:

Are you in the habit of having close association only with those of your own race, ethnicity, nationality, tribe, or language group?

Sadly, I still see a lot of this, especially among so-called minorities. I can understand this being the case in the world, but among brothers and sisters in the truth, it's a real shame that they still engage in a form of self-imposed segregation that is detrimental to their joy and our unity.