July 20, 2005

[Rev. Doc]

How We Treat Others Comes Back To Bite

"My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favoritism."
James 2:1

On a British Airways flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged, well-off white South African lady found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.

"What seems to be the problem Madam?" asked the attendant.

"Can't you see?" she said "You've sat me next to a Kaffir. I can't possibly sit next to this disgusting human. Find me another seat!"

"Please calm down Madam." the stewardess replied. "The flight is very full today, but I'll tell you what I'll do, I'll go and check to see if we have any seats available in club or first class."

The woman cocks a snooty look at the outraged black man beside her (not to mention many of the surrounding passengers).

A few minutes later the stewardess returns with the good news, which she delivers to the lady, who cannot help but look at the people around her with a smug and self satisfied grin.

"Madam, unfortunately, as I suspected, economy is full. I've spoken to the cabin services director, and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class."

Before the lady has a chance to answer, the stewardess continues,

"It is most extraordinary to make this kind of an upgrade, however, and I have had to get special permission from the captain. But, given the circumstances, the captain felt that it was outrageous that someone be forced to sit next to such an obnoxious person."

With which, she turned to the black man sitting next to the woman, and said,

"So if you'd like to get your things, sir, I have your seat ready for you."

Prayer: Ask the Lord to remind you to treat everyone with dignity and love.

"If Christians have caste differences also, I might as well remain a Hindu."
~Mahatma Gandhi, after being refused entrance to a church while a student

[Mr. SmartyPants]

hmm, i liked that story rev doc!

[Locke]

That was pretty funny doc