The white elephant in the corner

The white elephant in the corner - Bill Wilson -

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We Christians are a peculiar bunch. In general, we share the same values and core beliefs. Specifically, however, there is a wide range of thought, political belief, morals, ethics, and a great deal of justification of all these things. So when we have a situation like we do right now in our nation, there is a lot of discussion about it. From race to foreign policy to the media to equality to the behavior of the President, Christians are trying to find their grounding. It's like there is a white elephant in the room that people can see. Some want to ignore it. Others want to shew it out of the room. And some want to embrace it. This white elephant is the lack of civility and statesmanship by our President Donald Trump.

 

I have heard many arguments about his rancid tweets and brash nature. Some will say that he is a new Christian and that we need to give him a chance to understand what is required of him. Others say that we have had eight years of someone shoving down our throats the very worst of socialism and political correctness, that Trump is a welcome counter to the nonsense. Still others say that he needs to be so acerbic just to survive in this severe environment of propaganda and ill will. Then there are some Christians who say that he is the very worst kind of person and should be removed from office. Many say that Trump is a jerk, but he is our jerk, and they are comfortable with his beliefs and tolerate his actions.

 

As Christians, we need to be careful to not justify bad behavior just because someone mostly agrees with our way of thinking. While President Trump may be fulfilling many of his campaign promises and agenda items, his engagement with those who oppose him is often not very presidential. And yes, he should be able to fight back against these outrageous attacks of the media and the shrill and unreasonable communists who are trying to destroy our nation. He could, however, do so in a way that is commensurate with the gravitas of the office he holds. Calling people derogatory names and using undignified language undermines his credibility, causes deeper division, and demeans the standard of the Presidency.

 

The Bible often tells us how we should speak to and treat one another. Proverbs 15:1 says, "A soft answer turns away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." I like what First Lady Melania Trump said this week about teaching our children the right values, "By our own example, we must teach children to be good stewards of the world they will inherit. We need to remember that they are always watching and listening. It is our responsibility to take the lead in teaching children the values of empathy and communication that are at the core of kindness, mindfulness, integrity, and leadership." In prayer, supplication and in our spoken words, we should encourage President Trump to follow the example of the scriptures and the words of wisdom spoken by his wife.

 

 

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