The tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis shocked and outraged our entire nation as well as other countries around the world. This was a repulsive act of evil that should have never happened.
Racial discrimination of any kind is wrong, and police brutality must never be tolerated. And George Floyd isn’t the only one to meet such a fate. It is heart-wrenching that many, many others have suffered similar injustices over the decades. And, while we know that the vast majority of police officers are courageous and dedicated servants of their communities who were as horrified by the actions of Officer Derek Chauvin as we were, it is scandalous that so many people of color have to go through their day wondering whether they, or their children, are going to be next. Racism has caused deep wounds in our nation. But regret is not enough. We must make corrections, we must improve, we must act to bring positive change. The Bible is very clear that all people are created in God’s image (see Genesis 1:27). No skin color is more or less important to Him. The Bible teaches us to love others as we would love ourselves. We should treat others the way we want to be treated. And even more, we are to treat others as God has already treated us in Christ—with grace and mercy. “The Bible is very clear that all people are created in God’s image (see Genesis 1:27). No skin color is more or less important to Him. The Bible teaches us to love others as we would love ourselves. We should treat others the way we want to be treated. And even more, we are to treat others as God has already treated us in Christ—with grace and mercy.” Jesus dealt with issues […]
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