1 Corinthians 8:13
“Therefore, if food makes my brother stumble, I will never again eat meat, lest I make my brother stumble.”
Last Saturday, family and friends gathered for the birthday party of my youngest great-granddaughter, Kourtney. As we entered through the front door we saw a pile of shoes in various sizes and colors. It was evident that we were being invited to remove our shoes to keep the floors clean.
It reminded me of the time I spent in Newfoundland, Canada. I think every home I entered they had slipper socks available and there were usually several pairs of shoes from those who had entered.
Over and over I heard protests from the lady of the house to keep my shoes on, but I was equally aware that to be socially sensitive meant that I observed their custom. I always removed my shoes upon entering any home I was invited to, and I received many return invitations. Other men from our Squadron did not heed this custom and were seldom invited back.
Sensitivity (or the lack of it) seems to identify a person’s character. We can damage our Christian image by being unconcerned about what other people find important. To be a true witness we need to sharpen our Christian sensitivity!
May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!
– – – Pastor Cecil