"When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, 'Will you give me a drink?' (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)
"The Samaritan woman said to him, 'You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?' (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)" (John 4:7-9).
Jesus did not mind violating cultural standards. He did not mind breaking stereotypes. He was more concerned about people than meeting social expectations.
Last week, I heard about a family trying to adopt a boy from Belarus, a part of the former Soviet Union known as "white Russia." When the judge presiding over the case learned that the family already had children from Africa, he denied the adoption. He would not allow a boy from his country to join a family with children of different races. His attitude was the antithesis of Christ's attitude. The judge was more concerned about his cultural norms than the child's needs.
Jesus challenges racism. In doing so, he adds to the reasons to love him.
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3 comments:
I just love to read about Jesus! He is beyond description, isn't He? I want to be like Him when I grow up. Boy, do I have a long way to go.
Wow.
I can't believe that judge - that's the most ridiculous thing I've heard in a while.
Christy,
I want the same thing.
Wes,
I agree.
Both,
Thanks for the comments!
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