Prejudice, a Barrier to Mercy

All over the world a new nationalism is rising. Color bars are being broken down while other social barriers are being raised. Prejudice stalks many countries. Prejudice is a universal problem, why? One reason is because prejudice has its roots in pride, and pride is at the heart of sin. Just as sin is universal, so prejudice is universal as long as hearts are untouched by God’s regenerating power. The word prejudice means “Prejudging” or “making an estimate of others without knowing the facts.” Prejudice is a mark of weakness, not of strength; it is a tool of the bigot, but never a device of the true Christian. One of our great problems in this complex age continues to grow since modern man has forsaken the pathway of Christian mercy and understanding – and has chosen to walk the road of intolerance and intrigue.