Pedestals

What are pedestals? Well they are tall columns used to hold things and they are usually high/tall. Some are taller than others.

Some people put plants on them or something they treasure or really like.

Do you ever put people on a pedestal? Do you ever think so highly of someone you don't think they could ever have any faults? You don't think they could ever fall off that pedestal?

What happens when someone you think a lot of falls off that pedestal? Someone does or says something that really shocks you. How do you feel about that?

We need to remember people are human. We want all people to do what is right but because we are human mistakes are made.

Jesus came to seek and save the lost. If we were perfect like Him He would not have come. We are not so He came to save us. He died that horrible death so we could have a chance to live with Him one day.

We need to remember that people do sometimes fall. We need to not be so shocked that we cannot forgive. We need to be more like Jesus and be forgiving. We don't have to condone mistakes but be willing to forgive.

Don't make those pedestals too high.