SHUNNED

Proverbs commands us to “shun evil”. This is a true but tricky concept that is often practiced beyond its purpose; truth must never be stretched beyond its elasticity. Shunning evil seems simple enough, but somehow it easily morphs into shunning people, insidiously becoming a pretext for prejudice or even hatred of others. God shuns no one, yet shuns all evil. “Come out from among them and be separate” doesn’t mean living in isolation from others. The Son of God showed us the way, living among us and loving the sinner while shunning the sin without compromise. LORD, teach me live among those who do not know your ways without fear and without judgmentalism. And keep me free of religious hatred that is itself quite evil.