We have entered an era of dichotomous living. The good Lord has allowed a specific shameful attitude among us to be revealed: systematic racism and racial injustice. Several things will happen.
- (1) We will recognize that racism and racial injustice exist
- (2) We will identify the source of systematic racism and racial injustice. OR.
- (3) We will recognize that this is a spiritual problem, not a choice one.
Sin is ingrained in the hearts of human beings. To hate anyone is a sin. “If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen” (1 John 4:20 ESV). That doesn’t really say hatred is a sin, right? What is the opposite of hate? “
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this, all people will kA new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” ( John 13:34-35 ESV ). Love is the opposite of what God’s calling us to do and be. We also know that lying is a sin. “I hate and abhor lying, But I love Your law.” Psalm 119:163
We will continue to vehemently deny that racism of any kind is a sin and allow it to continue. When we do so, we will become mockers of God’s plan for humanity, not servants of The Lord.
As children of God’s light, we must accept correction and then change the course of our behavior, words, and thoughts. We must make sure that they line up with God’s expressed will.
It is as simple as that. We must learn to be to this person: “Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid” (Proverbs 12:1 NKJVhttps://www.bible.com/bible/114/pro.12.1).
Prayer: Lord, I pray that each of us reading this devotional will allow the scorching light of the Holy Spirit to peer deep into our hearts and convict us of our attitudes. It doesn’t matter who we have racial hate against Blacks, Whites, Asians, Hispanics, it must STOP. When we cannot come to that realization, I pray that you will guide us to a flesh and blood person who can guide us to the truth of your holy word. It is sinful to hate another person. We are all children of God. Give us peace in our communications with each other, please, Jesus. Amen.
You Are Not the Only One 
Jan 21, 2024 @ 08:56:46
Boy do I know But he who hates correction is stupid Proverbs 12:1 to be true.
It is so frustrating to try to teach someone who refuses to listen. Then, when thing go south they blame everybody but themselves. Joseph- Anthony a son of Jehovah
I am a care giver for a narcissistic mother and she fits this to a tee. It certainly is frustrating.
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