Building bridges is much better than building walls. As long as our purpose and values are the same, we can work together, even at a distance. Inclusivity is better than exclusivity.
Lessons:
- From Gemini：
- Focus on the Kingdom of God: Jesus' response emphasizes that the goal is not to build an exclusive group around him but to work towards the expansion of God's kingdom. Anyone who aligns with that purpose, even if they are not part of the inner circle of disciples, should be welcomed and supported.
- Importance of Inclusivity: The passage encourages inclusivity and openness in following Jesus. It challenges the disciples' possessiveness and exclusivity, reminding them that God's work extends beyond their group.
- Focus on Action over Affiliation: Jesus emphasizes the importance of action in doing good, rather than focusing on who is doing it or their affiliation. As long as someone's actions align with God's will, they should be encouraged, regardless of their background or connection to a specific group.
Lessons:
- 1. Focus despite opposition:
- Be focused and not be distracted by any opposition toward achieving our goals.
- 2. Self-reflection on judgment and exclusion:
- a call for self-reflection on our own tendencies towards judgment and exclusion. Don't be impulsive and proud.
- 3. Bypassing conflict:
- Progress does not mean head-on conflicts with oppositions, but rather, may be faster and less costly, to take the by-pass.
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