Got this from a post on Facebook...makes you think.
I Drew My Circle Again...
When I first became a Christian, my circle was very big....for it included all of who, like myself, had believed. I was happy in the thought that my brethren were many. But, having a keen and observant mind, I soon learned that many of my brethren were erring. I could not tolerate any people within my circle but those who, like myself, were right on all points of doctrine and practice. Too, some made mistakes and sinned. what could I do? I had to do something! I drew my circle again....leaving the publicans and sinners outside, excluding the Pharisees in all their pride, with myself and the righteous and humble within. I heard ugly rumors about some brethren, I saw then that some of them were worldly-minded;their thoughts were constantly on things of a worldly nature. So duty bound, to save my reputation, I drew my circle again....leaving those reputable spiritually-minded within. I realized in time that onlymy family and myself remained in the circle. I had a good family, but to my surprise, my family finally disagreed with me. I was always right. A man must be steadfast. I have never been a factious man! So in strong determination, I drew my circle again....leaving me quite alone.
