Priceless!

[JoJo]

Nick, you are a peach. As always, I admire your maturity and Christlike spirit. :yes

Regarding the photo in the OP:

As GojuBrian pointed out, we see a black man in winter clothes taking a picture with a cell phone and automatically assume he is a homeless man abusing the system. We don't know this man. We don't even know if he was homeless. But the caption below the photo makes nasty assumptions. When photos with captions like these are passed around through e-mail or other Internet avenues, prejudice is fed and nurtured. Personally, I hate prejudice ("prejudice" meaning pre-judging based on assumptions).

 

[Nick]

Nick, you are a peach. As always, I admire your maturity and Christlike spirit. :yes

Regarding the photo in the OP:

As GojuBrian pointed out, we see a black man in winter clothes taking a picture with a cell phone and automatically assume he is a homeless man abusing the system. We don't know this man. We don't even know if he was homeless. But the caption below the photo makes nasty assumptions. When photos with captions like these are passed around through e-mail or other Internet avenues, prejudice is fed and nurtured. Personally, I hate prejudice ("prejudice" meaning pre-judging based on assumptions).

Thankyou! (again ;)), and I agree with your statement about the photo....sometimes we are too quick to judge and make assumptions. .

 

[JoJo]

That's all I'm trying to say.

 

[Solo]

Those who sin are to be rebuked publicly, so that the others may take warning. - 1 Timothy 5:20

Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction. - 2 Timothy 4:2

This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith - Titus 1:13

These, then, are the things you should teach. Encourage and rebuke with all authority. Do not let anyone despise you. - Titus 2:15

And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, - Hebrews 12:5

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent. - Revelation 3:19

Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;
1 Timothy 5:1