GIVING THEM CHRIST
Conflict is an all too real by-product of the selfish side of human nature.
All too often we find individuals, communities, nations, and at times the world consumed by turmoil over the inability to find common ground. History is inundated with tales of wars, riots, revolutions, and massacres brought about by the simple fact of particular disagreement over certain subjects. Blood has been spilled over religion, ethnicity, nationality, policy, political alliance, or territorial gain. All the while the gains accomplished (with rare exceptions) often just lead to more conflict in the end. I watch as people debate how to solve the violence in the Mideast, the war in Ukraine, the racial issues abroad, social welfare concerns, or our immigration system here in the States. In our communities, we see persons of equal intelligence cast aspersions and insults upon each other and criticize the others’ statements when they are all seeking the same thing. Aren’t we all seeking prosperity, safety, and assurance for a brighter future? But we are going about it the wrong way, especially if you are a Christian. We are becoming mired in conflict.
