Prejudice And Peace (4)
Thursday April 27, 2017
This week we’ve been looking at prejudice and how it expresses itself in our daily lives. One more source of prejudice is fear that gets expressed in the false assumption that others can give or take away our quality of life.
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:31-33 NLT)
Much of our anger and hatred is directed at people who appear to threaten our way of life. We believe they will affect our standard of living by just being in our country. The problem is we see ourselves or the government as the foundation of our existence rather than God. It is God who sustains our existence. The Bible talks about idols and they are not simply images of stone that we worship. Idols are anything in which we place our hope and trust. When we place our hope and trust in God as the source of our riches and honour, then we can live securely in His promised care for us. Wealth and honor come from you alone, for you rule over everything. Power and might are in your hand, and at your discretion people are made great and given strength. (1 Chronicles 29:12 NLT)
We must remember that other people are not our enemy. The enemy we face is the evil that causes hatred and prejudice. We need to walk in love and put our trust in God’s faithfulness. God has said He will generously provide for all our needs. As we walk in love and acceptance, we can truly be people who bless others. We will then be a channel of God’s peace rather than a vessel that contributes to the cycle of anger, hatred and violence in our world. And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. (2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT)
Prayer: Lord, I want to be a person who is blessed to be a blessing. Help me to place my hope and trust in You alone. Amen
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