Sunday, June 8, 2008

Showing Respect

People in India have a simple, yet powerful way of greeting one another. They place their hands together as in prayer and bow to the person greeted. The other person often responds with the same gesture. The sign is called Amchara and the gesture is as common in India as a handshake is in the west.

We, as Christians, are called to respect and love the Christ in the other people we meet. It is the heart of Christian humility. Remember this the next time you greet someone, whether it is an old acquaintance or someone you're meeting for the very first time. Showing Christ's love can be very powerful especially if you're nervous or fear that the discussion may become heated or angry. By recognizing Christ in each person, we are including Him in the conversation.

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