I won't use the term "sexiled" because it's misleading. So my roommate asked for the room last night because a girl was staying over - first time in my...history of rooming with him. I found it kind of funny, and I agreed.
texting:
>>him: I'm sorry man this wont happen much
>>me: now i can finally bring all the women ive been waiting to bring back. i just didn't want to be the first
[note: this response was before i found out there was really no sex going on]
Idk. Me trying to insert humor in an awkward situation for him. Him and I have always joked around about girls and stuff.
But I was thinking today in the shower (because that's where all the world's problems are solved), and I thought....what if Bernard "sexiled" me, or Billy, or Eddie. I would have said something. Not because they're Christian, but because I care about them and don't think it's wise to jump into something like that. But no, no words of advice from me to my roommate.
Why? Is it because I assume this is "normal" or "okay" for him because he's in a fraternity and/or he's white and/or he's not a (practicing) Christian. I let it slide. I don't give him my advice or at least a hint of uneasiness. Not even a "James, don't do anything you'll regret." My roommate of 2 years, yet I treat him a stranger.
I'm ashamed of my actions. I'm ashamed of my racism towards non-asians? Or is it my elitism towards non-Christians? This is not okay.
I think Pastor Peter said this when he spoke at Focus awhile back...but he said how he finds himself assuming a certain person can't be saved or changed, and then acting accordingly. After he said that, I've been noticing that in my own life all the time...seeing people I know, acquaintances, thinking about how they do (fill in the blank), so they probably would never come to believing in God. Therefore, I shouldn't care about them as much, and maybe put my "effort" into someone who seems more "open" or "seeking".
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