However, we have been asked to do something much radically different than this kind of living and thinking. We have been asked to have compassion and acceptance for ALL those around us. Everyone is invited to the table of God to eat, fellowship, and partake of the goodness offered in God:
Welcome with open arms fellow believers who don't see things the way you do. And don't jump all over them every time they do or say something you don't agree with—even when it seems that they are strong on opinions but weak in the faith department. Remember, they have their own history to deal with. Treat them gently.
For instance, a person who has been around for a while might well be convinced that he can eat anything on the table, while another, with a different background, might assume he should only be a vegetarian and eat accordingly. But since both are guests at Christ's table, wouldn't it be terribly rude if they fell to criticizing what the other ate or didn't eat? God, after all, invited them both to the table. Do you have any business crossing people off the guest list or interfering with God's welcome? If there are corrections to be made or manners to be learned, God can handle that without your help.
For instance, a person who has been around for a while might well be convinced that he can eat anything on the table, while another, with a different background, might assume he should only be a vegetarian and eat accordingly. But since both are guests at Christ's table, wouldn't it be terribly rude if they fell to criticizing what the other ate or didn't eat? God, after all, invited them both to the table. Do you have any business crossing people off the guest list or interfering with God's welcome? If there are corrections to be made or manners to be learned, God can handle that without your help.
Romans 14:1-4
I love the last verse. I think about this often and try to practice it. God does not need our help in convincing people of anything. All we are commanded to do is to love, accept, and show people that there is a better way to live life. It is up to God to "change lives." We are all guest at the table of God. When I say all I mean all. Everyone is welcomed to sit at the table with God in life. God will work out the relationship with them, our one and only job is to invite them to the table, allow them to be who they are, and let have an experience with God! It is not our job to create a list of people who are and are not allowed in God's welcome. How terribly rude!
So today, and everyday, allow your spouse, your children, your family, your coworkers, and everyone you meet to be who they are. Allow people to be invited to the table of God and let them experience God for themselves! Understand that you once were at a place in your life when you just needed someone to understand you and let you be you - this is compassion. We all need a place to be just who we are and loved - this is acceptance. Put these together today and let God be God and watch the miracles happen!
Namaste'
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