The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines family as “a group of people united by certain convictions”. A majority of us take pride in putting our hand to our hearts and proclaiming our loyalty to the UNITED States of America. We accept the shared responsibility of fighting to maintain the integrity of this nation, fully convinced our republic is worth protecting. That would make us family, inextricably linked as brothers in arms. No one in her right mind would stand by watching loved ones starve, be molested, wallow in ignorance, be unjustly hated, wither in the midst of plenty, be slaughtered one by one… The list of horrific crimes against humanity is obscenely long but you get the point.
Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates a brother or sister is still in the darkness. (1 John 2:9 NIV)
A true patriot would not condemn America to darkness. The first step is to seek The Lord by reading his Word. Emulate his tender compassion for all of humankind. See our extended family, with new eyes, to your left and your right. May the glorious revolution arising out of this radical change of attitude be televised.
