Thoughts on Scripture and life
for the glory of Jesus Christ
Christianity and #BlackLivesMatter
We have a better resource than learned sociologists, informed friends, or the news cycle; we have the very words of God. Have we heard what He says? Many of us have learned from politicians, celebrities, and influencers. But what have we learned from the Scriptures about ethnicity, murder, abuse of authority, oppression, justice, government, violence, submission, outrage, and anger? God determines reality, not His creation. We need more than a two-verse theology of Micah 6:8 and Amos 5:24. We need a comprehensive, biblical, godly, just, compassionate, faithful, God-over-all worldview to interpret all things.
Resource Round Up: Black Lives Matter, Racism, and Truth
I tried to wait a lengthy portion of time before posting on this issue. Wisdom dictates careful analysis and patient prayer, not rash activism and emotional outbursts.
I am not sure I have waited long enough. But here are some resources that myself have found helpful during this time. Right action must be preceded by right thinking. Right thinking is always preceded by truth.