"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view ...until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it."
When Atticus Finch spoke these words in Harper Lee's classic novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, they resonated with many of us. How often have others spoken about us as if we didn't exist, or their unkind words have left us feeling wounded?
When someone wants to truly understand our pain, or our unique circumstances, they are simply saying: "I am willing to climb into skin and live your life for one day! Then I will truly understand what you are going through!"
This is truly a gift - to have someone who is willing to do this, is a great blessing.
On the other hand, for us NOT to be willing to do this for others is very tragic. We imply that their lives don't matter and that we have not got the time of day for them.
Thankfully Jesus showed us a different road to walk.
"If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself, you are doing right. " - James 2:8
Thought: Have you walked around in anyone's skin lately?
Living in Grace
D3LM3
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