Keeping Up Appearances

What do I see when I look in the mirror?

Let me tell you what I see:

I see a man who is told by people that he has many talents and skills.
I see a man, when he attempts to use those same talents and skills opposed by all of society.
I see a man whom the church as a whole uses, whether intentionally or not, to justify their acts of hatred of Jesus Christ whom they claim to love.
I see a homeless unemployed man whom society as a whole wishes would just die and go away.
I see a man, told by decades of preaching to do what God has asked of him.
I see the same man whom those same preachers stand in opposition to because he is poor and needy.
I see a man, from whom God has withheld employment to the detriment of his health.
I see a man condemned to death by the church for being fired from a job do soley to his lack of health.
I see a man deserted by society and betrayed by the church.
I see a man who is used as an excuse to disobey the Lord.
Scott

Sorry, but you struck out on this one. Unfortunately, physical apearance in every culture and especially western culture is a great determinate to how you will be treated all aspects of society, sometimes, even the church! for you to suggest one doesn't fret over it no consolation to those of us who haven't been as blessed as others in this regard. You will find discrimination if you are ill-favored in this on the job, socially, in the mate pool, at church and it will affect someone's overall sense of selfworth and self confidence. this opinion is given by one who knows!