“There are two types of people in the world. Those who divide the world up into two kinds of people and those who don’t.”
Interestingly, both Paul and Jesus divided people into two groups. Paul describes these groups as those who are “being saved” and those who are “perishing” (2 Corinthians 2:15 NIB), and Jesus describes them as the sheep and goats he will separate on the last day (Matthew 25:32). And in another parable, they are the wheat and the tares that are growing, in some cases side by side, so that pulling up the one might destroy the other. So Jesus said to let them grow together until the harvest. (Matthew 13:24-30)
All three of these descriptions have to do with the ultimate destiny of people’s souls, and the information is confidential. So let them grow together, said Jesus—the wheat and the tares, the sheep and the goats, those who are being saved and those who are perishing. We’re all in this mix together and none of us is completely certain about the outcome of the people around us. This is why you always point everyone to the truth.
So let them grow together also has an implication of close proximity. Right next to you. Because we never know about people, we can be hopeful about everyone. You want to treat everyone with equal value. As far as we are concerned, there is only one kind of person — the one God loves… the one for whom Christ died. All other judgments are simply not in our jurisdiction.
“There are two types of people in the world. Those who divide the world up into two kinds of people and those who don’t.” Be among those who don’t.
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9)
John Fischer The Catch 
John, what were you thinking?! First you say that there are two kinds of people, those who divide the world into two kinds of people and those who don’t. Then you say that Paul and Jesus were amongst those who DO divide the world into two kinds of people. And you end by exhorting us to be among those who DON’T divide the world into two kinds of people. In other words, we’re NOT to be like Paul and Jesus. You need to go back and re-read what you wrote and do another article tomorrow that explains what you meant, because, as it stands now, you’re telling us to be among the goats and tares!!! Waitsel
John, Although you mentioned the fact that Paul and Jesus divided people into two groups, I think Paul went one better by saying that there were three kinds of people –
1 Cor. 2:14 to 1 Cor. 3:3!
I have been all three, and daily – in fact, moment by moment – need at all times to walk in the Spirit, so that I can be sure that I am “a spiritual man”.
When I first saw that scripture and realised that I was a “carnal man” for most of my so-called Christian life, I repented, thanked Jesus for His death on the cross and his rising to new life so that I could live the kind of life He intended for me. He then filled me to overflowing with His Holy Spirit and praise God, I’ve never been the same!
I desire always to be a disciple of Jesus in whom others see His Spirit living and working His power further into the fabric of my being. My wife keeps me to account in this!
Thank you for you excellent daily contribution to my life.
ROBERT