We need to learn to give people the benefit of the doubt a bit more often rather than rushing in to rash judgment about them.
When someone is different than you, a lot of times we avoid them because of their differences. What if their differences are something we disagree with? We should accept them anyway. Often, we confuse acceptance and approval but the two are not the same. Everyone wants to be accepted and if others don't feel that from us, how could we ever show them that Jesus Christ accepts them? Think of one person you know you will encounter today who is different from you and find ways to help them feel your acceptance of them.
Then Jesus told him, "I entered this world to render judgment - to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind." (NLT) -John 9:39
Think about it. Jesus gave up His own prerogatives and privileges for us; And He did all that in spite of our prickliness (see Rom. 5:8). So next time you are with someone who is not easy to get along with, ask Jesus to help you find a way to extend His love. In time, you might be surprised by how God can change your attitude about people.
I love being with people . . . most of the time. There is a special joy that resonates in our hearts when we are with people we enjoy. But unfortunately we are not always with those we like to be around. Sometimes people can be prickly, which may be why someone has said, “The more I get to know people, the more I love my dog!” When we don’t find joy in a relationship, we tend to blame the other person; then we excuse ourselves as we exit to be with people we like.
This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. (NLT) -1 John 3:11
When you see someone in need, do you secretly pout and groan inside? Being a Christian we are responsible to help others. Be generous with your mercy.
Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. (NLT) -Philippians 2:4
God loves everyone, who are we to treat people differently?
When someone else makes judgments about ourselves, we fight it. Yet, we judge each other daily in all matters of life and make comparisons to see how we measure up. We, however, are not the perfect judge and in making our own judgments we overstep God's authority.
Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. (NLT) -Matthew 7:1
This is my command: Love each other. (NLT) -John 15:17
Therefore, accept each other just as Christ has accepted you so that God will be given glory. (NLT) -Romans 15:7
"My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others?" (NLT) -James 2:1
Live in harmony with each other. Don't be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don't think you know it all! (NLT) -Romans 12:16
Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. (NLT) -Proverbs 18:13