Value the world

Value the world – value every unbeliever. That is not to say that we treasure ungodliness, carnality, or any such thing. It’s just wise to recognize the hand of God at work in environments we have little to no influence in. Honoring the person God honors is always important. Religious bias and arrogance keep us from that at times, but it can become a part of our mode of operation if changes are made in our thinking.

Understanding this one concept would have helped me navigate many of the controversial issues in church life through the years. Jesus simply thought differently from us. Differently from all of us. Continue reading “Value the world”