In today's world tolerance is one of the highest virtues in many countries. It is praised as an indispensable pre-requisite for a harmonious life among human beings and as an antidote against fanaticism, prejudice and discrimination. The opposite, intolerance, is certainly the cause of many quarrels and disputes in human society and between nations.
We must, however, concede one thing: we are quite willing to be tolerant in questions that hardly concern us, but much less so as soon as things affect us personally. Moreover, nobody likes being just tolerated. We prefer being recognized by other people for our convictions and way of living.
What does The BIBLE have to say on this subject? It commands us to show a true interest in our neighbor and love them as ourselves. That means respecting them, not forcing our opinions on them and permitting them to make their own decisions, without being indifferent as to how they think or act.
However, any true interest will encourage us, as believers to speak of our faith to others and wish that we might share it with them. GOD recognizes no other means of Salvation than a confession of sins and faith in HIS SON, JESUS CHRIST. This is a message of the greatest importance that we would like to pass on to all around us, because we show respect for them and are aware of their value to GOD.
Taken from The Good Seed.
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