Religion & Spirituality
I always tell myself to avoid social and political issues and stay the course with apologetics and evangelism. At the same time, the stories on everybody's mind provide an opportunity to think through a strong biblical approach. Here are a few stories of highly racist people who have been changed by the presence of God.There are also stories from the Bible that show person-to-person tension and hatred are a recurring problem. They arise out of insecurity and a choice to walk in darkness, apart from the light of the Lord.I make no claims to have political resolutions or strategies for social change. That was not Jesus's goal; it would be far too small of a goal. He had a bigger chasm to bridge than human-to-human enmity. We must turn our eyes toward grace. We must adjust our vision to look past the clutter impeding our line of sight. We are all that corrupt, desperate, and needy tax collector who hoped for mercy. We receive all sort of reconciliation and peace when, and only when, we set our primary focus on God. When we realize this grace, how can we look down on others?