We live in a world of increasing turmoil these days. Our nation, and the entire world for that matter, has divided. America is no longer the "united" states. We have become divided by our individual theologies, ideologies, and political beliefs.
We are now red and blue states, a people separated by skin color and political parties. We, as a nation, are going downhill faster than the number of people drinking Bud Light. Why?
Our main problem is that we have stopped asking the 'why' question and have instead surrendered ourselves to the 'Well, that's just the way it's going to be' mentality.
But why? Here's an example.
I saw a statement on Saturday from the NFL that, for the first time in NFL history, three of the first four players selected in the draft were black quarterbacks. That statement is an indicator of a much bigger problem.
Why? Well, why was the word 'black' used? Think about it. Isn't it being used to make note of an accomplishment of a particular race. But why?
In my opinion, the National Football League is trying to show how 'diverse' and 'inclusive' they are. That's called 'virtue signalling' these days.
They're basically saying, "Look how virtuous and diverse we are! We have selected black men!"
No!
Dr. Martin Luther King once said that he had a dream. That we "will not be judged by the color of our skin but by the content of our character." Those are good words. Unfortunately, they are still just a dream in some people's hearts.
I would submit to you that all of the players selected in the draft were not selected 'by the color of their skin' but by their ability on the field. The coaches and GM's don't have a 'race problem.' It's the NFL leadership, or the person who wrote the statement, that needs prayer.
When asked how he felt upon being selected #2 in the draft, quarterback C. J. Stroud first gave all glory to God. Therefore, in my opinion, he will be blessed. But how do we stop the division and hatred in this world?
There is a song that we will be using in our church's Vacation Bible School this summer. The song contains the key to defeating any 'worldliness' we might encounter in life. Here's a line from the chorus.
"Faith is the victory that overcomes the world."
Faith in God, that is. Our faith in The One True God is the only thing that can save us.
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." - 1 Corinthians 15:57
Faith Is The Victory - Answers In Genesis VBS
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