Victimhood is Not the Answer

Everyone faces hardship of one kind or another. Victimhood does not promote anything. It is destructive. It keeps people focused on finding fault and blaming others. We can look at the glass half-empty or half-full. Many people have taken advantage of living in a free society and yes, they have faced many hardships, but they have not been deterred and have not focused blame on those of another race, or made other excuses. They got to work, they persevered, they found a way and they succeeded. We live in a sinful world in which people do not love one another as they ought to. Change hearts and you'll change ways people treat each other. Jesus Christ is the answer. Turn to Him, believe in Him and you'll be forgiven. Your heart will be changed, you'll become a new creation, and you'll become part of the body of Christ, in which there is neither Jew or Gentile, male or female, black or white. Then, out of love, you will begin to think of the needs of others ahead of yourself. You will live a life of meaning and purpose, for the glory of God. Jesus is the answer. Do you know Him? Oh, and there will be a final exam, called the "day of judgment." "For we must all stand before the judgment seat of Christ." Better examine and judge ourselves and stop judging and blaming others. Humble yourself, turn from your sin, trust in Jesus Christ and then you'll be a blessing to everyone around you, especially as you share the good news of the gospel. Jesus alone is our peace.