Did You Know?
Prejudice means to pre-judge someone or to think wrong things about someone before you get to know them. And that’s not a good thing.
Words to Treasure
Whoever loves other people has done everything the law requires.
Romans 13:8
Sid was just about to pet the really whopping big tan dog when his bigger brother Randy threw himself in front of him. “DON’T! He’s a bad kind of dog.”
Sid peered around his brother and waved at the panting, wagging dog. “Why is he so bad?”
“He’s a . . .” Randy spelled out, “P-I-T B-U-L-L.”
The dog’s owner came up behind them. “You’re safe. Muffin can’t spell.” The owner stroked his dog. “Muffin’s a really friendly dog. You can pet her. You can’t judge every dog by the actions of some bad dogs. But . . .” he looked at Sid, “you should always ask a dog’s owner if you can pet his dog.” Sid stroked Muffin, and he giggled as she licked his hand.
Sometimes we can believe wrong things about people based on how they dress, the color of their skin, their religion, or stories we’ve heard about their traditions. Treating people differently based on any of those things is wrong and is not the way God wants you to be. We’re supposed to love and give everybody a chance to be our friends, because everybody is unique and special. Being prejudiced is wrong every time.
Did You Know?
Prejudice means to pre-judge someone or to think wrong things about someone before you get to know them. And that’s not a good thing.