perceptions

For someone like me who doesn't talk much, I rely a lot on my observation skills and basically that is how i build a mental profile about someone. If i think its worth my time talking to them or getting to know them - this happens most of the times not all of the time.

I find that over time this has become a problem because i will refuse to relate with 'certain people' just because of the mental assessment that i have done on them. This is something God is challenging me to look at and work at. Its not easy for me because i'm not very socail so if I make close personal bonds with people, I like to keep it. Sometimes its not always successful and its a pain when that happens but there's nothing you can do.

The life of Jesus is just so perfect and like we were discussing last saturday, Jesus modeled a life that he expects us to follow. His time was spent with people and alone with God. And it doesnt matter who the people are, he treated everyone as equals, in the same level. No one felt left out which is an outstanding feat.

Certainly if i am a follower of Jesus then shouldn't my life reflect his life? Shouldn't I be doing the same? Is there really any distinction between people? The bible says judge not and you will not be judged and really my place is to love the people God has put in my path whether they are nice to me or not. I just obey in the area that I am asked to and let God worry about the results. It really releases a load of burden off your shoulders.

Perceptions
How would you react if you knew something about someone that you didn't know before? How would it change the way you look at that person? Is there judgement? I certainly have gone through this, and yes there is judgement and resentment. For my case this person lost all credibility in my heart for what he did and well i dont want to go into that but yeah if i may throw the question out, what do you think?

~shalom~