What does your social circle look like? Do you only develop friendships with others who have the same level of education, live in the same type of neighborhood, drive the same type of cars, or belong in the same income bracket? Is your church comprised of members who fit neatly within those "familiar" categories too? Do you pursue friendships for yourself, your family, and/or your children with any of those things in mind - consciously or subconsciously? Do you neglect to build and nuture friendships with those you feel have nothing to offer "you"?
I recently saw a show that discussed social status and it disturbed me - particularly a comment to the effect of "the social status you're born into is the biggest indicator of your future social status". That's not a precise quote, but it's close - and I found it sad, very sad. Women seem particularly prone to crushing, comparing and judging themselves and others by outward standards. Admittedly, I too, have at one time or another, been "the judge" and "the judged" and from either perspective - it's an ugly view. Have you taken off the robe of judgement and stepped out of your comfort zone lately?
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