The apostle Paul set a good example in widening out in his affections. At one time, he would never have thought of forming close friendships with non - Jews.
إِذَا كَانَ هذَا شُعُورَكَ ،‏ فَهَلْ مَرَدُّهُ إِلَى أَنَّكَ تُضَيِّقُ خِيَارَاتِكَ فِي مَنْ تَعْتَبِرُهُمْ يَصْلُحُونَ أَصْدِقَاءَ لَكَ ؟‏