If the world would just follow the Word it would be a better place. But since the world as a whole has rejected the Word then it's up to us Christians to set the example. Live to others the way you would live to Christ. In doing so we could break the barriers of racism and discrimination.
Remember "love" by definition is "The sacrificial giving of oneself to the benefit of others without thought of return or repayment."
When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life. — Acts 11:18 (KJV)
Breaking through racial and cultural barriers is never easy. Thankfully, God's Spirit doesn't let us settle comfortably into our prejudices. Instead, we are challenged, led, and pushed to break through racial hatred and cultural ignorance. Let's be the kind of people who rejoice and praise God as every barrier dividing people falls. Let's press on until the triumphant promise of the Gospel is fulfilled: "There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male or female. For you are all Christians — you are one in Christ Jesus" (Galatians 3:28). In doing this, we anticipate the incredible chorus of heaven that praises God with folks from every language, tribe, people, and nation (Revelation 7:9-11).
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