"Pride and Prejudice" is my favorite movie. It's clean (very rare these days), romantic, clever conversation and fun: all the ingredients of a most beloved chic flick. Guys like it, they just can never admit it! I even enjoy re-reading the book! and I rarely re-read books. BJ wouldn't need to turn his head or close his eyes and ears during any part of it. It's that good, I'm telling you!

One of the most obvious prejudices in the Bible was between the Jews and the Samaritans. They did not associate with each other. At one point, two of the disciples ask if they can call fire down from heaven to destroy the Samaritans (Luke 9:54). Prejudice at the heart threatens to destroy. Sometimes we don't even realize we're being prejudice. Jesus rebuked the disciples for such a comment and later assigned them to take the gospel to these supposed "enemies". Another look in Acts 8:15-17 shows us the change of heart Peter and John displayed. They prayed for them and laid hands on them. On returning to Jerusalem, they stopped and preached in many Samaritan villages along the way - a huge transformation from a lifetime of prejudice.

Isn't it wonderful that Jesus does not give up on us and throw his hands up in dismay when we are ignorant and stubborn, full of pride and prejudice? He patiently gives us a closer, more realistic look when we're paying attention. When we're walking close and listening, we can't stay the same! A question to consider today, from Beth Moore's "Beloved Disciple" study: Are we willing to let God change our minds and adjust our sight? We're only half healed until we do.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!

Rejoice in the new creation that is you today! And keep listening, He probably has additional adjustments to make!
Mom