Dear Pastor,

I am a young Christian and I am having a problem understanding some of the other children of God at a certain church. Sometimes if I am standing outside before church starts, some members would walk past me without saying good morning. I really love God with all my heart and I do love these people. I am thinking of going to another church. Even though the Bible says "the wheat and the tares have to grow together until the time of harvest."

M. P., London, United Kingdom

Dear M. P.,

Have you considered that the problem might be with you? Maybe you are expecting too much from the church. When members pass you and don't say morning, tell them a very hearty good morning. You see, sometimes people are too eager in judging the motive of others. You are a young Christian and it may take a while for the members of the church to get to know you. So don't think that they are ignoring you.

Please stay in your church. Perhaps by staying there, you will make a difference. And remember the Bible says anyone who would like to make friends, must make himself friendly.

Pastor