Overcome Evil with Good

Killing innocent, sacred human life is grievous indeed, regardless of stage, age, race, religion, etc. But responding with hatred, violence, and criminal activity certainly does not help, especially when the facts of the case haven't even been released yet. No politician or riot will fix the problem of racism in our country because the root of racism is sin.

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:21)

As we have seen, however, misinformation is the fuel that keeps the flames of racism on every side growing larger and hotter. The facts presented at this link, "Keith Scott Shooting:  5 Facts - What you Know Maybe Wrong",  may be eye-opening for some, especially for those who did not realize that the police officer who shot Keith Scott was black or that he was holding a gun placing the police officers in a position of self defense, or it may seem irrelevant to others based on their real and deeply felt personal experiences.  Can we at least find a more productive way to address these issues based on truth and love instead of senseless violence? Let's ask hard questions and listen to each others' stories such as we see in this post where an African American woman respectfully shares her personal experiences to illustrate and define white privilege for a white friend who sincerely and lovingly seeks to understand.

⁴³ “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ ⁴⁴ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,  (Matthew 5:43-45, NASB)