Birds of a Feather Flock Together
Birds of a feather flock together is true for people as well as birds. A flock (noun) is a group of birds, animals, or people. When birds, animals, or people flock (verb) together, they get together. They form a group.
Birds often flock with other birds like them.
They also fly together, as we see with these geese. Flocks provide safety and support.
Birds of a feather flock together means people stay with people like them.
Groups may form based on:
- Interests
- Beliefs
- Looks
- Goals
- Backgrounds
People also form groups for safety and support.
Birds of a feather flock together can be a warning.
Adults warn children or youth about certain groups. Young people may see no harm. However, adults fear:
- The groups’ effect on their children
- Their children’s reputation when with those groups
People can learn from birds of a different feather.
To figure out one another, people must spend time together. Friendships with people of another background offer wonderful rewards. These include new:
- Knowledge
- Food
- Music
- Language
- Activities
Sharing another person’s culture offers richness to any life.
Spend time with birds of a feather. Also reach out to birds in other flocks from here to Timbuktu. God created a wide, wonderful world. Enjoy all its variety.
“The wings of the ostrich flap joyfully, though they cannot compare with the wings and feathers of the stork” (Job 39:13 NIV).
Thanks to Kay Emerick for the suggestion and Jeri Stone for the photo.
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2 thoughts on “Birds of a Feather Flock Together”
Indeed Ms. Diana. We tend to “flock together” with those in whom we share commonalities, be they good or bad. Thanks for sharing ma’am.
Thank you, J.D. To reach out to all people who need Jesus, we have to step outside our comfort zone, don’t we?