Loves The Strangers

For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who is not partial and takes no bribe, who executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and who loves the strangers, providing them food and clothing. You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. You shall fear the LORD your God; him alone you shall worship; to him you shall hold fast, and by his name you shall swear. He is your praise; he is your God, who has done for you these great and awesome things that your own eyes have seen. Your ancestors went down to Egypt seventy persons; and now the LORD your God has made you as numerous as the stars in the heaven.

Deuteronomy 10:17-22

Sometimes the Christian life boils down to the uncommon expression of common virtues. Do you provide a sense of joy, happiness, relaxation, or rejuvenation to others. When people are asked what they look for in a church they usually say friendliness is important. Unfortunately, the reality is that many church goers are as distant as a star and as cold as space.

Friendliness is not just a wise business practice, it should be a characteristic of all who follow Christ. When you attend church, act in such a way that a newcomer will feel welcomed.

In a world where many people couldn’t care less, Christians should be people who couldn’t care more.

Our Daily Bread – July 30, 2006