Monday, May 14, 2018

Through a Jesus-Shaped Lens

"'A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.'" (John 13:34 - 35)

I'm pretty active on social media. I also listen to the radio, television, even random conversations when people seem to think their cell phone chatter should be public. I doubt if I'm telling you anything you don't already know, but people seem to have forgotten common courtesy these days, much less love for their fellow man.

It's not unusual to read comments from complete strangers screaming (okay, typing) some of the most horrible things at each other on social media. News reports regularly include people accusing people of being [insert insult here]. Protesters screaming obscenities at other groups. Groups whose entire existence/job seems to be to insult the opinions, traditions, beliefs--even wedding trends!--of everyone else.

Several months ago, the friend of one of my Facebook friends mocked my faith and my belief in God as the Supreme Being. I didn't even know the guy, but because his friend liked my post, he felt he had a right to mock my faith. Seriously? Who does that?

Sadly ... a lot of people do these days.

I don't think I need to tell my readers--I have to assume you're Christians--this kind of behavior is about as far from Christ as one can get. So I'm not going to preach at you (besides, I know other people much more qualified to do that).

I'm just going to leave you with that scripture up there and an encouragement to truly, truly treat everyone you meet this day with love.

Look at everyone you come in contact with through a Jesus-shaped lens. See them through His eyes, with His love and compassion.

And that's it.

Love one another.

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