"When the debate is lost slander
becomes the tool of the losers."
~Socrates~
We have seen much of this type of
slanderous speech and behavior from both common protesters and many who
comprise the august U.S. Senate. The truth is, Truth was held hostage by the
mob. Originally "mob" meant "a large group of
people" or "the common people," from the
Latin phrase mobile vulgus, "fickle common people." Corrupt
might be a more accurate description.
Let us hope and pray for the
safety of Judge Kavanaugh and his family. Let us also pray for the safety of
the United States, the constitution, the rule of law, and the presumption of
innocence. Let us also pray and make sure that we are people of the scriptures,
and that we demonstrate that we are people who are led by the Spirit. Make no
mistake; the world is watching the world of the evangelicals of America.
We demonstrate a great deal of who
we are and whose we are with our speech. We as Christians are to "speak
the truth in love." (Eph. 4:15) I must admit that at times I lean more
toward the truth then I do toward love, but I need to balance my belief in the
truth with my behavior that is love. After all Jesus was full of grace and
truth. He was the perfect balance of conviction and compassion.
Most of us desire more civility in
our social political world. In our republic, dialogue and debate are essential.
But we must remember what Senator Susan Collins reminds us; "when passions
are most inflamed fairness is most in jeopardy." As the scriptures remind
us - "Life and death are in the power of the tongue."
Christians must make sure that we
"speak the truth in love" for our audience is not simply "the
other side." Our audience is the Lord Jesus Christ.
Serving Him with you
Until
He comes for us,
Fred