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Topic: White (10/29/09)
“Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight…” And the version I sang as a teen in the early 1970’s: “Red and yellow, black and white, Jesus thinks they’re Out of Sight!” The translation meant that Jesus loved people of all colors and that they were all awesome to Him. I wonder, though, when did human beings become classified according to perceived colors of their skin? My skin tone is a variation of hues of beige, depending on the body part that has been exposed to the sun, yet I am classified as white. I don’t understand why it makes a difference.

So, who has Red skin? The only time I saw “Red” skin was when someone had sunburn or was blushing. This color classification went to American Indians, but they are no more red than I am white! People who have the condition of jaundice have yellow skin, but that is not the case of the “assigned” color to Asian people. They are no more yellow, than I am white. I have seen skin black in color when it had turned gangrenous, but that is not the shades of colors that I observe on people designated as Black. They are no more black than I am white.

In God’s eyes, we are all loved by Him, no matter what shade of color our skin is. No one is inferior or superior according to the hue of the mass of tissue that holds the human body together. Jesus loves us all, and we should do likewise. We need to treat each other with respect and compassion. My face is blotchy beige, not anywhere near white. I am no better than people who have olive complexions, or those with chocolate brown skin. All are precious in my sight!
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Marie Fink
11/07/09
Indeed God is no respecter of persons. Everyone must come to him the same way through Jesus Christ. Keep up the good work.
Lenda Blackmon
11/09/09
Great article. Wouldn't it be great if we were all "color" blind. Our world would be a better place. We need to look at others with God's eyes and love them as he does. Good insight.
Jan Ackerson
11/09/09
Well done! You have a very effective use of repetition in this little devotional. Keep up the good work!
Catrina Bradley
11/10/09
Short, but very to the point. And what a good point! Marvelous observations.
Ruth Brown
11/10/09
A good thoughtful piece. I learned this song as a child in the 50's. I know race was such a big deal then. I think perhaps that it was written to say exactly what you bring out!
Laura Manley
11/11/09
I really like this article you have written. It is so true and I think you've done a good job at looking at the different colors of people and expounding on the fact that we in essence are not the color designated for our race. Good job. Laura
Noel Mitaxa 
11/15/09
Congratulations on noting your thoughts so succinctly, and welcome to FaithWriters. I look forward to seeing your future entries. God bless.
Linda Boutin
11/20/09
Interesting use of color to illustrate a moral concept. I enjoyed this piece and more importantly it made me think. Linda
Rita Garcia
01/26/10
Awesome devotional, the repetition is perfect.