How We Look at Others

While eating with a church member and her friend, I discovered her friend was Elvis Presley’s mother.  Suddenly, my opinion of both ladies changed.  Knowing their connection to Elvis made the difference.
 
While touring a museum, several guests did not think much of a particular set of sculptures.  When they discovered that Michelangelo was the sculptor, they became very interested.  Knowing of the artist made the difference.
 
Looking at people as people, I see nothing special.  While looking at the same people as created by God in the image of God, my whole opinion of them changes.  Knowing the connection of people with God makes the difference.
 
It changes how I look at them and how I don’t.  What I think and what I don’t.  How I relate to them and how I don’t.  How I treat them and how I don’t. My whole relationship with them changes.  This also includes my family, co-workers, church members, friends, enemies, and people in the check-out line. 
 
When I intentionally see others as created in God’s image, I find that I relate to them as if I am with Jesus.  It changes everything in my relationships.

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