Article September 1, 1997 Issue

Loyalty to God overcomes prejudice

Suzanne M. Nightingale

... that men should do to you, do ye even so to them ...." Matthew 7:12

LOYALTY can be viewed as giving respect and support to a particular group. One gets the security of the group in exchange for loyalty. But loyalty to people, instead of to God, is often what incites prejudice. Loyalty to people and institutions often forces us to make a distinction that says, "Yes, I'm loyal to these people, but not to those; to this group, but not to that."

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