Tolerance or Grace?

Are we tolerant or gracious? Which do we want to be?

Tolerance says, “I can ignore what you do.”

Grace says, “I will love you despite what you do.”

Tolerance says, “I am willing to not fight with you even though we disagree.”

Grace says, “I am willing to love you even though we disagree.”

Tolerance says, “I will leave you alone if you leave me alone.”

Grace says, “I will love you even when you hurt me.”

Tolerance says, “I will support you because I should.”

Grace says, “I will support you because I love you.”

Tolerance says, “I will give to you what I feel comfortable giving.”

Grace says, “I will give to you even when it hurts.”

Tolerance says, “I will show you respect out of duty.”

Grace says, “I will respect you out of love.”

Tolerance says, “I will do good to you and expect you to do the same for me.”

Grace says, “I will do good to you, whether you do good to me or not.”

Tolerance says, “If you go away that is your choice, I’ll be right here.”

Grace says, “If you go away, I will look for you until you are found.”