The thoughts began with a discussion about Affirmative Action and the US Supreme Court’s decision effectively eliminating it because it discriminates against white men.
So, I suggested that we just step back and look at the issue from various points of view. Not every white male is rich and powerful. Not every female person is the same as others. Not every black person is the same. Just try sometime to list a number of different people. Then say, what if I were that person. How would I feel? What would I want? Then go to the next person on the list.
This is also a great study technique. Maybe to study the stories Jesus told. Or study other stories in the Bible. Perhaps a good way to study history.
Works for relationships. Put yourself in the other person’s shoes. What would they need or want? How would they feel if I …?
I hate to be the one to tell you [no, wait, I don’t hate that] that the world and all its people do not exist to serve you. You’re worried about what other people think about you? Don’t! They aren’t.
Faith Venture 
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