I think that the church (Jesus' followers) have a very large problem today with nonbelievers...they tend to look at a person's disease instead of their heart. Aren't we, as the forgiven, the receivers of grace, the most qualified to overlook what lost people are struggling with? Shouldn't we, as the changed and transformed, know that Jesus has to change our hearts before he can change our shirts?
After all...
A person could be faithful
They could give up smoking pot
They could become sober
They could be a wonderful parent,
A Loyal friend,
They could recycle,
They could be a Patriot,
They could be full of wisdom,
Full of honor,
A Charity donor,
They could be everything that the world defines (and even the church) as a "good person"...
BUT
If they do not have Jesus none of that matters
Jesus is not looking for works...we all fall short of his glory
Jesus is looking for Disciples...people who answer his call
So why then, when we look at prostitutes, homosexuals, pot heads, or alcoholics, do we only see their sin? Is a person who struggles with homosexuality any worse than a person who is tempted with gossiping, or slandering, or self-righteousness?
Not is my Master's eyes...and so they shan't be mine eyes neither
All fall short of the glory of God
Righteous and sinners alike
all that we have is Jesus
