Ready for a video that many people think is the most controversial thing I’ve ever done… and yet isn’t controversial in the least?! (Oh, the internet.)
Before you watch this video, let me put something in your head: heaven is a perfect place, free of any hatred, division, or conflict. If we truly believe that, that heaven is a place of perfect peace and justice, then it must be our goal to purify ourselves of EVERY spec of imperfection that we have, no matter how small. There is no use in saying, “Well, it’s not that bad” or “I’m not as bad as other people.” If our goal is perfection, then ANY bad is too much.
With that in mind, I offer you this reflection on the evil of racism, and how each of us must confront it in our lives. It is not enough to say that we don’t hate people of other races. That’s a pretty low bar, don’t you think. Our goal must be complete solidarity. And until we reach that, there are still things to work on in ourselves.
So with that said, enjoy this video that shouldn’t be controversial in the least, and yet it is. Why? Because some people don’t want to confront the fact that they’re not perfect.
Should the initial question be are we all are a bit racist or, more hierarchically relevant, do we love all others as ourselves, irregardless of race, creed, gender, sexuality, etc., as Jesus requires?
Based upon the title of your article, the answer is no.
Which brings me to the reason for my writing this response; the real meaning of the parable of the rich young man.
Whereas some look to this story as a requirement for good works, Jesus is actually showing the rich (talented) young man, in a step by step way, that no matter how much the young man achieves on his own, he will never be able to gain salvation by following the law, even, as in your example, the most basic law of loving our neighbor as oneself.
In giving the answer to the question “Who then can be saved?”, because we are all talented (rich), Jesus gives the only meaningful way that any person can be saved…“for human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.”
So, if we are imperfect, such as, even just a little bit racist, not loving our neighbor as ourselves, we have failed to achieve salvation and are, thus, totally dependent upon God for our salvation, not our own works.
Casey – Good Reflection With Thought Provoking Items Needing Spiritual Direction Prayer And Action. Be Encouraged – You Are Helping Incarnate Good News. Thank You For Sharing. Pax+ Kevin