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Originally Posted by Pro31:28
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There has been argument about what the mud is or is not, but I think the point of this story is the last line. There is so much dissention among the "believers" that there is very little unity. I remember being a new Christian (teenager) and being told that my yarn bracelets would send me to Hell. Thank God for an assistant Pastor that didn't judge me, but loved me and let me come to his house and eat oreos and drink pepsi during a Bible Study. I Thank God for people in the Church who loved me with my short hair and clothes that stunk like cigarettes (my family was not saved), I thank God that people loved me even though I had to wear mini skirts to church because those were the only skirts that I owned.
Judgemental people never brought me closer to God, only the ones that showed that real love of Christ. And with all of the dissention its a wonder any new believers stick around to see Jesus, because I am afraid that alot of us do a very poor job in reflecting His Love.
Just a Thought.
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It may surprise y'all that I admit I'm not perfect yet.
I am, however, a "better" person than I used to be.
I hope to become even "better" still as I grow and progress in the Lord.
I used to be quite narrow minded, judgmental and self righteous. A while back I heard about a visitor that someone brought to church years ago who was offended at something I said when I was teaching a Bible class. What I said was not said in love, was narrow and judgmental, and could have very well been left unsaid. This was the only time that person ever came. If I had been more loving and inclusive in my manner and speech, that person may have returned, and may have even made a commitment to the Lord.
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