DISCRIMINATION IS A SIN AGAINST GOD

When God the Father created mankind, He said as recorded in His Word in the Holy Bible in Genesis 1:26-27, “And now we will make human beings; they will be like us and resemble us. They will have power over the fish, the birds, and all animals, domestic and wild, large and small.” So God created human beings, making them to be like Himself. He created them male and female.”

Nowhere is it recorded in Sacred Scriptures that one race, tribe or ethnicity is superior to another. However, human beings on their own have introduced discrimination of various kinds and caused untold hardship to their fellow human beings.

What is even all the more sad is the fact that even among some who claim to be Christians, they practice discrimination of various kinds. God created every one equal so there is absolutely no reason for anyone to believe he or she is superior to another person, gender or race except if it is to do the bidding of lucifer or satan the father and author of wickedness and confusion.

The call to Christianity is a call to love because God is love. We are told in 1 John 4:19-21, “We love because God first loved us. If someone says He loves God, but hates his brother, he is a liar. For he cannot love God, whom he has not seen, if he does not love his brother, whom he has seen. The command that Christ has given us is this: whoever loves God must love his brother also.”

It is pertinent to remind ourselves here that the Lord Jesus Christ came to die for the sins of ALL of mankind caused by the disobedience of Adam and Eve at the beginning. Contrary to what some people think, Jesus Christ did not come to die for only the Jews but for everyone so that mankind could be reconciled to God and heaven could be opened again for those who qualify to enter when they depart this world.

It is written in 1 John 3:8, “Whoever continues to sin belongs to the devil, because the devil sinned from the very beginning. The Son of God (our Lord Jesus Christ) appeared for this very reason, to destroy what the devil had done.”

It is written in John 3:16-17, “For God loved the WORLD so much that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him may not die but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to be its judge, but to be its Saviour.”

So it is obvious that God loved the world, not just our Jewish brethren when He sent His Son Jesus Christ to die for the sins of mankind. That is the demonstration of God’s love for us and God expects us to reciprocate this love in our relationships with EVERYONE, regardless of race, skin colour, social or political affiliation or status, financial status, etc.

In responding to a Pharisee’s question on the most important commandments of God, Jesus said in Mark 12:31, “The second most important commandment is this: ‘Love your neighbour as you love yourself.’ Of course, the first most important commandment is to love God above everything with all our heart, mind and soul.

Paul tells the Galatians in Galatians 3:28, “So there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles, between slaves and free people, between men and women; you are all one in union with Christ Jesus.”

Paul further states in Galatians 5:14 - 15, “For the whole law is summed up in one commandment: “Love your neighbour as you love yourself.” But if you act like wild animals, hurting and harming each other, then watch out, or you will completely destroy one another.”

It is written in the Letter from James 2:8-9, “You will be doing the right thing if you obey the law of the Kingdom, which is found in the Scripture, “Love your neighbour as you love yourself.” But if you treat people according to their outward appearance, you are guilty of sin, and the Law condemns you as a lawbreaker.

Whoever breaks one commandment is guilty of breaking them all. For the same one who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said “Do not commit murder.” Even if you do not commit adultery, you have become a lawbreaker if you commit murder. Speak and act as people who will be judged by the law that sets us free.

For God will not show mercy when He judges the person who has not been merciful; but mercy triumphs over judgement.”

The Lord Jesus says in Matthew 7:12, “Do for others what you want them to do for you: this is the meaning of the Law of Moses and of the teachings of the prophets.”

He also says in Matthew 5:44 - 45a “But I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may become the children of your Father in heaven.”

Dear friend, you have seen the number of quoted Scriptures that emphasizes the need for us to love and live in peace with our neighbours. Some may want to ask who a neighbour is. The Lord Jesus Christ answered the question in His parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37).

Our neighbour is simply any human being we come across whether we have reason or not to interact with the person.

Having said that and having seen all these Scripture passages, are you not baffled at the level of discrimination that goes on in the world today? If the Word of God tells us that discrimination is a sin and we know that sinners will end up in hell fire for eternity if they die unrepentant, should that not be a reason for us to examine our lives and relationships with others and make SINCERE and necessary amends as appropriate?

If as you read this you still believe you are superior to anyone because of what you have or who you are in society, remember that it is God who determines everything at the end of the day. He alone is the author and finisher of our faith and His commands ALONE will forever stand.

If God has said we should not do something or tells us what to do as His Word, the Holy Bible states, it is in our own interest to simply obey without question because God is our Creator and owns everything in the entire Universe, and has the last say in everything. His Word is Law.

This post is for all those who discriminate against others for whatever reason:

(1)   The Indian Caste System.

(2)   The Practice of Osu in South Eastern Nigeria.

(3)   Discrimination of any kind against women, putting them down as inferior beings.

(4)   Sexual discrimination and acts of violence against women and girls.

(5)   Slave trade wherever it is still being practised.

(6)   Human trafficking as practised in various parts of the world today.

(7)   Racial discrimination that makes some people believe their race or skin colour is superior to another race or skin colour and therefore treat people on this basis.

(8)   Discrimination against people at social, political, religious or whatever gathering on the basis of financial status.

(9)   Discrimination in the office against employees especially when it comes to rewarding staff or subordinates.

(10) Discrimination in the home whether it be against your spouse, children, relatives, in-laws, etc

(11) Discrimination in a court of law against someone of lower financial or social status

Dear friend, if you claim to be a Christian and you practice any kind of the aforementioned discrimination and still have an excuse for doing so, the Lord Jesus Christ is calling you today to come out of it for your own good as the end, if one dies in such practice, is ETERNAL damnation in hell fire where satan will torture such person.

Jesus Christ never practised discrimination and calls us to follow His example of unconditional love for mankind by showing love to all without discrimination.

If you are NOT a Christian reading this, the Lord Jesus Christ is also calling you to repent sincerely and turn to Him.

As you read this today, please do not harden your heart against this message because tomorrow may be too late. Repent of sin, accept Jesus Christ as the Lord and Saviour of your life and ask God to send His Holy Spirit to lead you to the truth about Him. This is the ONLY guarantee to enter heaven once we depart this world.

God bless you today as you read and heed His Word, accept, act on it and share with others in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

Gabriel Ama.