The last few days have been a whirlwind of protests and hate from both sides. Is this really how we're going to act? The whole country seems to be throwing either a temper tantrum, or gloating over the win by doing whatever they want. BOTH sides are completely guilty of violence that is by no means an acceptable response to the election results, or any situation, this is NOT how we are called to act. I acknowledge that not everyone in the US will agree with my beliefs, but I hope we can begin to agree that violence isn't the answer either.
Romans 12: 9-21; 13:1
9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good.10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord.12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.13 Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.15 Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.17 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”20 To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.”21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
A lot of people aren't going to like that last verse either. You may be thinking "then what was God thinking putting Trump in office" or "not my president". God doesn't make mistakes. The world isn't ending (to my knowledge). He isn't thinking "Oh, oops how'd that happen? I wasn't paying attention." I'm asking those who call themselves Christians to set an example, and anyone else, whether you have faith or not, to (Please) follow suit. The only ones who can stop the violence is the people. We have suddenly given one person much more power than he is owed. God is in ultimate control, and is King no matter who the president is.
Everyone is different. Diversity is what this country is partially built from. We are a country full of differences of opinion, ethnicity, and beliefs, so treat everyone with kindness. Even those you don't agree with or may not approve of deserve to be treated with Christlike love. It doesn't matter where they're from, who they are, or what they look like. If we try to do that, we may just make it.
