Virtual Reality (VR) can now allow an adult to experience the world through the perspective of a small child. Through the technology, you don’t have to just imagine what it is like for everyone to be three times bigger than you, and not be able to reach stuff on the kitchen counter. But it makes me think of something else I might keep in mind for today, and well beyond, though the specific reminder to give a thought to what the world is like for the children I encounter is not a bad thing in itself.
The Apostle Paul said,that “from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view” (2 Cor. 5:16 NIV). I should be able to see people differently without aid of any technology. According to the following verse, it would seem the ability to have this kind of perception of others is connected with being part of the new creation Christ has brought into effect. It might be asked how this works in relation to people who do not recognize this new reality, but that is not my first concern. The question, honestly, is how willing am I to see people with Christ-eyes? Maybe if I could see the world of some other through virtual reality, I would still bring my presuppositions about with me and see things accordingly. The Holy Spirit will not allow this. This means that truly entering into and living in Christ-centered community takes courage and true selflessness. I’m still working on it.