Gracious words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
I think we can all learn from this verse. Just last week, gay marriage was legalized in the United States. Since then, there have been many Christians spewing hateful words towards the gay community. No one will ever be attracted to Christ if we call them a sinner and make them feel like they are somehow less than Christians. They are, in fact, our equals. I'm not just talking about homosexuals. Everyone sins, and all sins are equal. Sometimes it seems that certain sins come with a label, but don't allow a label to determine how you treat someone. You don't have to agree with everyone. However, it doesn't make sense to call yourself a follower of Christ and to be pushing people further away from God.
Let's remember who we are to be representing. Jesus hung out with the lowest of the low, and He loved them. That means that we must show everyone the same respect and love. There is nothing wrong with sticking to what the Bible says. We just have to be careful that we don't stop loving others in our pursuit to see righteousness prevail.
I know this isn't the most uplifting thing I have ever written. I just want the body of Christ to be aware. Maybe this doesn't necessarily apply to you, but I've seen enough hate being spread that I had to say something about it. Go on with your day and live life spreading gracious words.
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