It's a little annoying but always a bit
funny when my cats stretch out their legs to grab the side of their
baskets and refuse to get in. This usually happens when some other
kitty has been sleeping in their beds and they just don't smell
right. This always leads to a linen change, Lol!
Contrary to this, should I leave any
washing out or if the wash basket is open, they won't hesitate to get
stuck into my washing and snuggle down. All this is due to a cats
association with smell. My washing represents me, so therefore makes
them feel close to mommy, while their own linen being dirty
represents an invasion of their territory.
We tend to treat people in the same
way. A new colleague at work, a new kid on the playground, a new
neighbour in our complex, may all be treated with coldness at first
due to our inherent dislike for new people in our space. The sad
thing is that we may even apply this in Christian circles with a new
member of a home fellowship group.
What does the bible tell us about how
we should treat strangers? Well the parable of the good Samaritan is
a good example, he took care of a foreigner. We are also told that
we should welcome and be generous to strangers as in so doing we may
well minister to Angels and receive blessings from their presence.
Let's welcome people into our space
this week and prove the fruit of kindness in our spirit.
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