Today is the International Day of Tolerance, a day “to advance human welfare, freedom and progress everywhere, as well as to encourage tolerance, respect, dialogue and cooperation among different cultures, civilizations and peoples.”
For believers, tolerance is just the beginning. Scripture calls us to not only tolerate, but to love. For the whole Law is fulfilled in one word, in the statement, “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.” Galatians 5:14 (NASB) Tolerance is passive, but love is active. Tolerance affirms another’s right to exist. Love acts for the greatest good. Tolerance is separation while love brings unity.
Blessings as you seek to love.
