The cross should be the only stumbling block any “outsider” would ever face when entering our churches. God’s Word gives clear space for the cross to offend. The church is not.
–Ed Stetzer & Thom Rainer
What prejudices, biases, or preferences do you hold that would keep you from welcoming someone into your life? God calls us to “be all things to all people” in order to save some. He tells us to live at peace with all men, as far as it is possible. We, the servants of God, those who know His love and compassion though we did not deserve it, we are the ones who are to bend over backwards for others, so that they can experience God’s love through us. The only thing that should possibly cause them to be offended is the message of the cross and the Lordship of Jesus, these are the things that many people find too difficult to accept. But other than that, it is our role to lay aside every prejudice, bias, and preference so that we can by all means save some by bringing them to Jesus!
God, remove from my heart and mind all things that would hinder me from leading someone to You. Help me to be willing to befriend everyone in order to help lead them toward Your great grace.