I stumbled upon this adult section in a local newspaper. By curiosity I
decided to browse through it. I saw a
number of girls in lingerie’s with a price tag and actual men with the same. I
felt sick in my stomach when I saw these young men and women selling themselves
and probably doing so with no shame. I began to think of so many reasons as to
why these men and women would post their pictures in a newspaper and to make it
worst, be half naked. I could not come up with one worthy justification. I felt
appalled by these men and women who, instead of looking for legitimate ways of
generating income, cowardly compromise their integrity and self-esteem by
offering themselves up for sale. Whatever happened to men being a father figure
in a family, a role model to other men and their sons; or bearer of rules of
ethic and honor? Or whatever happened to women being a mother figure in the
family, a role model to other women and their daughters; or bearer of morals
and dignity? What are they passing on to society and generations to come?
I looked at these men and women as spoiled brats who preferred the easy way out. They probably lack something which I can’t pin point. I was uncomfortable with it and could not understand why our men and women would stoop to such lows.
I took a deep breath and looked deep inside for some reconciliation. After failing to find that peace or justification, I decided to take another look in the hope of finding another insight or perspective. BAM! As I looked, something hit me right in my gut. I felt an unknown feeling of sadness taking me over. I then began to consider the surmounting challenge these men and women must face to hit that bottom. Were they abused as children? Were they raised without a fathers or mother figure? Are they dealing with some inside demons that we can't see on the outside? Are they just free-spirited and feel they are within their own right to be and do what they want? I recalled the verse in Mathew 7 which asks us not to judge.
I looked at these men and women as spoiled brats who preferred the easy way out. They probably lack something which I can’t pin point. I was uncomfortable with it and could not understand why our men and women would stoop to such lows.
I took a deep breath and looked deep inside for some reconciliation. After failing to find that peace or justification, I decided to take another look in the hope of finding another insight or perspective. BAM! As I looked, something hit me right in my gut. I felt an unknown feeling of sadness taking me over. I then began to consider the surmounting challenge these men and women must face to hit that bottom. Were they abused as children? Were they raised without a fathers or mother figure? Are they dealing with some inside demons that we can't see on the outside? Are they just free-spirited and feel they are within their own right to be and do what they want? I recalled the verse in Mathew 7 which asks us not to judge.
God in His Omnipotence knows us inside out. If it was for justification,
none of us would be saved according to His standard but He loves us anyhow.
Maybe these men and women may have failed to live up to my own standards; but
as a Christian, I am challenged to learn how to love them anyhow. I am not
better than they are just because I do not face the same challenges they do. I
simply have a different outlook; but on the inside we all are struggling with one
issue or another. What you do, or what happened in your past does
not determine who you are! Push
past this need to look down on yourself or on others, and create a brighter
future.
God in His unfailing love forgives us and has redeemed us in spite of our littleness and imperfections. Through God's eyes we're simply a child who needs help. Instead of forsaking us whenever we fail Him, He loves us with a compassionate heart. He freely gives and He only asks of us to accept His grace. He gave us Jesus not because we deserved Him; but simply because he so loves us! All we need to do is to accept His mercy which is freely given to whoever believes.
God in His unfailing love forgives us and has redeemed us in spite of our littleness and imperfections. Through God's eyes we're simply a child who needs help. Instead of forsaking us whenever we fail Him, He loves us with a compassionate heart. He freely gives and He only asks of us to accept His grace. He gave us Jesus not because we deserved Him; but simply because he so loves us! All we need to do is to accept His mercy which is freely given to whoever believes.
Are we taking another look at those around us and seeing the need for
compassion, love, care and ultimately Jesus? We all need Jesus. He has been the
game changer for me and He can change the game for you as well!
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