There are certain classic movie lines that apply to life. One such scene occurs in the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke. A captain played by Strother Martin is talking to a stubborn prisoner played by Paul Newman. Following a frustrating exchange, the captain comes to the realization that you can’t reach everyone. This dialogue ends with the famous words, “what we have here is a failure to communicate.”
Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry, Colossians 3:5.
Last Sunday the National Football League played a game in London, England as the Jacksonville Jaguars soundly defeated the Baltimore Ravens. Prior to the game, both teams took a knee during the playing of the National Anthem. Moments later, each rose to their feet to honor Great Britain’s anthem, God save the Queen. As I watched this live streaming the game on Yahoo, I was confused. While I heard the reasons for this public display during postgame press conferences, I feel like the captain in Cool Hand Luke, not sure why a foreign flag was honored with your home flag shunned.
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you, Matthew 6:33.
In the end, it doesn’t matter what I think. What’s important is for leaders to come together, get into a room and come to a clear understanding. Instead of speculating on opposing views, exaggerating, gossip and slander isn’t helping anyone. Before healing begins, conservatives, democrats, progressives and republicans need to clear the air and start from scratch. Unless this conversation begins soon, I’m afraid America might not be able to recover from this divisive climate. May spiritual leaders see the big picture by seeking God’s kingdom and righteous first.
by Jay Mankus
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