Jesus Loves Joe Episode 28- You Can't Change Them

This episode discusses the importance of accepting others as they are, rather than trying to change them. The team explores this concept through the lens of Romans 15:7, which encourages welcoming one another as Christ has welcomed us.
Here are some key takeaways from the discussion:
Understanding vs. Changing: Instead of trying to change someone's mind, especially on divisive topics like politics, it's more fruitful to have conversations, listen, and understand their perspective. Often, people share similar ultimate goals but differ on the methods to achieve them. [03:35]
The Danger of Assumptions: Making assumptions about others without knowing their heart or full story leads to division. [05:36] It's better to engage in real conversations to understand where people are coming from. [04:47]
Acceptance and Respect: Acceptance is about respecting one another, even with differing viewpoints. [06:25] This is a natural outcome when approaching others with a Christ-like mindset. [06:47]
Boundaries vs. Acceptance: While acceptance is crucial, it doesn't mean condoning harmful behavior. It's important to set boundaries, especially when biblical imperatives are compromised. [00:52] You can accept a person without accepting their negative behavior. [17:07]
The "Iceberg" Analogy: People often have a lot going on beneath the surface that influences their actions and beliefs. [09:27] Understanding this helps in accepting them.
Influence, Not Control: We can't change people, but we can influence them through prayer, modeling Christ-like behavior, and walking alongside them. [14:47]
Personal Growth and Love Languages: One host shared a personal story about learning to accept her husband's way of showing love (acts of service) rather than trying to change him into being more traditionally romantic. This highlights the importance of understanding and appreciating individual differences. [24:02]
Valuing Others: Trying to change someone can communicate that you don't value them for who they are. [31:51]
The overall message is to focus on acceptance, understanding, and influence rooted in love and respect, rather than judgment and attempts to control or change others.



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