Overcoming the Sin of Prejudice. Biblical Examples of Prejudice The Egyptians and Hebrews (Gen. 43:32) The Jews and Samaritans (John 4:9) The Jews and.

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Overcoming the Sin of Prejudice

Biblical Examples of Prejudice The Egyptians and Hebrews (Gen. 43:32) The Jews and Samaritans (John 4:9) The Jews and Gentiles (Acts 10:28) The Pharisees and Publicans (Luke 18:9-14) Nazareth (John 1:43-46)

prejudice 1.a judgment or opinion formed before the facts are known; preconceived idea, favorable or, more usually, unfavorable. 2.a judgment or opinion held in disregard of facts that contradict it. 3.suspicion, intolerance, or irrational hatred of other races, creeds, regions, occupations, etc. Webster’s New World Dictionary

The Results of Prejudice 1.Closes Man’s Eyes to the Truth - Matt. 13: Dishonesty - Matt. 28: Hypocrisy - Gal. 2: Anger - Jonah 4:1-2 5.Sin - James 2:1-9

How To Overcome Prejudice 1.God is not prejudiced - Rom. 2:11; Acts 10:34-35; 1 Tim. 2:3-4 2.The gospel is not prejudiced - Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:15-16; Rev. 22:17 3.The cross is not prejudiced - Eph. 2:14-16; Gal. 3: Learn to love all men - Matt. 22:39, 7:12

How To Overcome Prejudice 5.Learn to look upon the heart - 1 Sam. 16:7 6.Insist on getting all the facts before forming judgments about others - Deut. 19:15; Prov. 18:17) 7.Allow ourselves to change our minds about people and things - John 1:46-49