Some people believe anymore who isn't like them has a problem; they try to "change" other people or get them to measure up to their standards. I have learnt that you really can't "change" anybody. The best thing is to see others the way God sees them; love them the way they are.
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God didn't ask us to change so He could love us; He loved us while we were yet sinners. He didn't wait for us to become righteous first; He loved us the way we were and sent Jesus to die in our place.
The change we all need to embrace, however, is that which helps us become even more gracious; that which helps us become more and more of what God wants us to be: the expression of His glory, rightousness, and love. You don't need to change your neighbors, friends, colleagues, spouse etc just love them. They are all wonderful the way they are.