Sunday, January 28, 2007

Holla from Jesus

It is important to understand how we people view the ways of the Sawi and the ways of us westerners; but the question of what we should do about these matters is definitely worth asking to Jesus. Jesus tells us that we people are all born the same and are equal. Even though race, culture and ideas collide all around us, he tells us to overcome these problems by loving one another regardless of these minute differences. We also need to understand that not only from a Christian viewpoint but a person who does not believe in God can still rely on his words. Although it is true that the Ten Commandments from the Bible speaks only righteous and moral purity, we have to understand that people set different commandments and believe that those are the set standards of righteousness. The reason why Don Richardson and his wife went to the Sawi village was not to change them but to show them a better way of living, which was to follow God and live even more righteous lives. Often times we see these people (missionaries) as converters or dominating other minorities and changing their way of living, but in actuality, Jesus has never ordered us to change people but to spread his word and make them better people.

1 comment:

African Globe Trotters. said...

Good understanding of the Christian faith. Brian your grammar this post is really more fluent and well written. Keep it up. Mrs.Mc.