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Bible Trivia Daily Verse Read the Bible Am I Prejudiced?: Prejudiced? Not Me! Living Free Every Day® A ministry of LivingFree.org Scripture "Be honest in your judgment and do not decide at a glance (superficially and by appearance); but judge fairly and righteously." John 7:24 AMP Thoughts for the Day Are you a prejudiced person? You are most likely thinking, "Not me!" But is that really true? Prejudice is the act of prejudging someone based on something other than fact. Most people, when hearing the word prejudice think of racism, but this is just one of the many kinds of prejudice. When we meet someone for the first time, we tend to "pigeonhole" them in some way. We may judge them by the way they are dressed… by their vocabulary… or by a tattoo or multiple earrings or hairstyle. Prejudice involves prejudging someone before we know the facts. Sooo… if we decide that they are irresponsible because other family members have proved to be that way… that they are not trustworthy because they are Muslim… that they are a notch beneath us because of the way they are dressed… or maybe unapproachable because of their standing in society—are we not demonstrating prejudice? Consider this… Jesus looked beyond all these outward characteristics and guilt by association—he looked at the heart. If we want to demonstrate his love toward others, we need to do the same. To care about everyone enough to get acquainted, to understand them, and to love them unconditionally. Prayer Father, I haven't considered myself to be a prejudiced person, but as I think about it, I realize that I do sometimes prejudge people. Help me to do as Jesus did—to look beyond the superficial appearances and see the heart. In Jesus' name. GO DEEPER: Image credit: ©Getty Images/SI Photography PO Box 22127 ~ Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421 ~ 423-899-4770 ©Living Free 2020. Living Free is a registered trademark. Living Free Every Day® devotionals may be reproduced for personal use. When reproduced to share with others, please acknowledge the source as Living Free, Chattanooga, TN, www.LivingFree.org. Must have written permission to use in any format to be sold. Permission may be requested by sending an e-mail to info@LivingFree.org CONTINUE READING → You May Also Like: 7 Fall Prayers for a Season of Gratitude and Change Britt Mooney Here are 7 prayers for autumn. CONTINUE READING → Free Devotional: God's Promises for an Anxious Heart by Billy Graham Sponsor: Billy Graham Evangelistic Association If anxiety has been heavy on your heart lately, you’re not alone—and there is hope. Receive your free copy of The Cure for Anxiety, a comforting resource rooted in God’s promises to help you find peace and rest in Jesus. GET MY FREE COPY 5 Ways to Make an Eternal Impact this Fall Season Alicia Searl As we see the leaves morph, change, and slowly drift to the ground, let’s use that beautiful unveiling to be a sweet calling to set our sights on the things above (Colossians 3:2). CONTINUE READING → Road Signs Mean Something Totally Different in the South GodTube.com Road signs mean something totally different in the South. Who knew that those signs we all see when heading down the highway were up for interpretation, especially when it comes to one part of the country? Watch the short and hysterical clip to see what one driver in the southern United States thinks these road signs mean. WATCH NOW → 4 Service Project Ideas to Do This Fall Sophia Bricker The following list includes service project ideas you can do this fall. Whether you decide to involve your church, Bible study group, family, or friends, these ideas can help you refocus on others and demonstrate Christ’s love to them in practical ways. CONTINUE READING → Bible Trivia Question of the Day Where did Abram go in times of famine? A. Haran B. Egypt C. Syria D. Ur ANSWER THE QUESTION → Add Christianity.com as a trusted source for Christian content. Read about Salem Web Network | Unsu