We grow up in a world where being different than the status quo is "weird," or an anomaly. Where we let others' opinions of us determine who we are. We live in a society where we are required to judge and label people according to their appearances and actions. I was at work yesterday, and my manager gathered us around her and began to talk to us about how busy the night would be. Since I work at a fast food restaurant in the South, we are usually busy on Sunday nights primarily after everyone leaves church. Now, my manager says, "We aren't going to be very busy until around 7:30 because everyone is at church. When all the church people come in they're going to be rude because they've been nice all day and they're sick of being nice. So, serve them with a smile and accuracy."
Jesus commands His followers to "love your neighbor as yourself." (Matthew 22:39)
If Christians are known as rude, grouchy, "church people" by everyday fast food workers, what does that say about our religion? It says that we are fake, and we are different people at church, than we are the rest of our lives. It says we treat those who attend our churches better than those who serve us. Jesus served His disciples; He washed their feet and broke bread with them. Would you treat Jesus like you treat people working in the food service industry?
Jesus said He was the "least of these" (Matthew 25:40). That means the poor, the naked, the hungry, the thirsty, but it also means those who serve you. Those working menial jobs for minimum wage. Where will you find Jesus?
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