John 13:35 (ESV)
By this all people will know that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another.
One day, a man was walking across a bridge and saw
another man standing on the edge, about to jump off. He immediately ran to him
and said, "Stop! Don't do it!" "Well, why shouldn't I?" he
replied. The other said, "Well, there's so much to live for!"
"Like what”? "Well ... are you religious or atheist?"
"Religious." "Me too! And are you Christian or Jewish?"
"Christian." "Me too! Are you Catholic or Protestant?"
"Protestant." "Me too! Are you Episcopalian or Baptist?”
"Baptist." "Wow! Me too! Are you Baptist Church of God or
Baptist Church of the Lord?" "Baptist Church of God." "Me
too! Are you Original Baptist Church of God, or are you Reformed Baptist Church
of God?" "Reformed Baptist Church of God." "Me too! Are you
Reformed Baptist Church of God, reformation of 1879, or Reformed Baptist Church
of God, reformation of 1915?" "Reformed Baptist Church of God,
reformation of 1915!" To which he said, "Die, you heretic!" and
pushed him off the bridge.
So often we often find ourselves discussing and even
arguing our views on various topics, political, spiritual, etc. We need to
remember the body of the Lord is one big family. Yes, we differ in opinion on
some issues. But we are going to be together for eternity and we must learn to
live in peace with one another! In order for us to make a real difference in
the world, the world needs to see us loving each other.
Let’s not be like the man who pushed the other off the
bridge.
Dear Lord, help us to get along with the world around us
so that they can see Your love through us. In the Name of Jesus Amen.
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