Racism is not Christian. To unlearn it is holy work. God knew that human beings would carry bias, and He called us to outgrow it. Tending to our biases is not “optional”—it is part of walking in love. A faith that ignores prejudice cannot call itself Christ-like.
Scripture:
“Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” — John 7:24 (ESV)
“For God shows no partiality.” — Romans 2:11 (NRSV)
Living Parable:
Bias is like weeds in a garden. Left unchecked, they spread quietly beneath the surface, wrapping around the roots of good plants, choking out what should flourish. You don’t notice it until the flowers weaken. Racism works the same way: unseen until it strangles love, compassion, and community. God calls us to tend our hearts like gardeners, pulling up prejudice whenever we see it, so that His love can bloom freely among all His children.
And we forget something important: God created the garden, not people. Each flower is uniquely different, with its own color, fragrance, and bloom time — yet all are His design. So it is with God’s people. Our differences are not flaws to erase but beauty to cherish. To pull up prejudice is to honor the Creator who planted us side by side.
We don’t ever need to say, “I don’t see color”. God created the color. See color appreciate the differences just as you would seeing a red rose, a yellow rose, a pink rose, and a white rose. There would be no need to dislike any one of them when you could appreciate and embrace what God created. You could marvel at the creator’s artistry and vision. You could love the entire bouquet.
Future Study Prompt:
Read Acts 10:34–35, where Peter recognizes that God shows no favoritism. Reflect: Where might I have been taught partiality in subtle ways? How can I invite God to pull up those weeds in my heart and actions?
