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Cause of Bullying?

When we think about bullying, whether we think about when we were bullied ourselves, someone we know being bullied or even just what the whole concept is, we often try to dissect "why". Why me? Or why him? Why her? Yet no matter how many times we ask, there's never a clear answer why a person is targeted or bullied. During this Christmas season I'd like to present a new idea for everyone to think about. Jesus is the center of Christmas and I won't apologize for blatantly saying so. Through my study of the bible and especially thinking and learning during the Christmas season, I have run across a fact I find very interesting... Throughout the bible It is made very clear that Jesus was harshly treated, out-casted, and ridiculed. In more modern terms, he was bullied. As we study these accounts we may wonder why, he never sinned or did anything of wrong or unlawful nature, so why was he targeted? There was no reason and that's exactly the point. Those who strive to do good, those who strive to be lawful and morally correct are often the ones targeted. This isn't a new trend, it started thousands of years ago with the only man to never commit a single sin... If you encounter bullying as I hope and pray you never do, or someone you know encounters it, remember you are not alone. Jesus knows everything you feel, even down to being bullied, and take comfort in the fact you either do or can serve a God who is always on your side no matter what your going through, who has been where you are and knows what it's like, and who was born in poverty only to rise up and become a leader, an example, and father to all. This Christmas season, know your not alone and also know that if you have been bullied there is nothing wrong with you! Your perfect just the way you are!

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