I was reading a story about a group of prisoners in the Jackson prison that have come to a faith in Christ...and I read what a victims rights spokesman said, "but how do we know they are sincere?" Good question. How do we know? After all, they are criminals. But aren't they are our brothers and sisters as well?
It is difficult to remain free of prejudice. And, it is all a part of the tribalism that is so pervasive in our society. It is easier to find a whole group of people offensive than it is to single out, by name, the one who offends you. Yet, Jesus loves us all. No “tribe” is excluded. None are exempt from His love. And it is our calling and our obligation as Christians, to do exactly as Jesus does.
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