Cut from a Different Cloth
My grandmother taught me to sew. We made most garments from one cloth. However, we cut some from a different cloth.
Literally, cut from a different cloth means garments made from different fabrics.
I made the top of one dress from velvet. The bottom was satin. Although unlike one another, the two cloths worked well together.
Figuratively, cut from a different cloth means people or objects differ.
We may vary in:
- Personality
- Culture
- Interests
- Backgrounds
Being cut from a different cloth can cause problems.
If we refuse to accept anyone unlike us, life becomes difficult.
Everyone suffers from:
- Inability to get along
- Lack of understanding
- Poor support
Often, our differences matter little.
We may compromise or change our minds on:
- Decorations
- Menus
- Entertainment
Other times, we must stand firm in our convictions.
We never want to waver on:
- Eternal matters
- Harmful behavior
- Honesty
Whether cut from the same or a different cloth, let’s learn to get along.
- Disagree in agreeable ways.
- Respect one another.
- Listen and learn.
“Show proper respect to everyone” (1 Peter 2:17 NIV).
Thanks to Darrin Jenkins for the suggestion.
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10 thoughts on “Cut from a Different Cloth”
Yes, we can learn from each other. Understanding our differences can be helpful at times. Have a blessed day! 🙂
So true, Melissa. We don’t have to agree to respect and listen. Blessings.
Good morning, Diana. When we realize everyone is different, we save ourselves from difficult situations. Great post!
Gail, I love your statement, “When we realize everyone is different, we save ourselves from difficult situations.” If only we always remembered that! Thank you.
One thing I never learned to do as a young girl was to sew, Diana. Yes, we need to realize that we are unique, cut from different cloth, but love one another as children of God. Blessings!
My grandmother was an excellent seamstress, Martha, so I learned from one of the best. However, more important than learning to sew is learning to love one another whether we agree or not. Have a wonderful day!
Diana, I love your illustration of the velvet and satin dress. Though different, they are both beautiful. A good reminder as we deal with people, too! Blessings!
Kim, thank you for your confirmation. I hoped that illustration would translate well. Blessings on all your endeavors.
Even though our differences may cause conflicts, wouldn’t life be boring if we were all cut from the same cloth? Thank you for your wise and informative message, Diana.
Boring, indeed, Katherine. That thought often comes to my mind. Have a wonderful day!