Top Thirty Ways to END ELITISM

by Brad Duncan

In my last post I defined Elitism:

Elitism is when people with more of something look down on those with less of it.

Fortunately, Elitism has a cure.  What are some ways we can stop Elitism at its root source, which is our own hearts?  Here's my top 30.  Feel free to add your own in the comments:

Top Thirty Ways to END ELITISM:

1. Practice grace
2. Ban preconceived ideas
3. Love justice
4. Walk humbly
5. Remember the least of these
6. Care for the left out class
7. No child of God left behind
8. Assert your hospitality
9. Reject rejection
10. Embrace equality
11. See with God eyes
12. Teach learning rather than truth
13. Harbor humility
14. Forget grudges
15. Hate hatred
16. Appreciate differences
17. Be LESS offended, and MORE forgiving
18. Ditch the dogma
19. Widen your comfort zone
20. Proclaim hope
21. Give freedom
22. Be a peacemaker
23. Walk in "the other guy"'s shoes
24. Lead with your heart
25. Donate comfort
26. Listen more, talk less
27. Be the good news
28. Try generosity
29. Create compassion
30. Give up being right