Mark Caserta is an opinion columnist and editor for Free State Patriot
June 17, 2020
Nothing good ever comes from hatred – nothing.
The world needs to see our faith in God in action.
We must be able to discern right from wrong, good from evil and justice from injustice. I’m afraid I don’t always have the wisdom to do so – without God.
Our country thrives on the rule of law. I wish everyone followed the rules. We would have far fewer problems. But sometimes, people don’t. We mustn’t strive to re-define Democracy and our very way of life every time someone fails to act in a fair and just manner. We must leverage the freedom we’ve been given to make sound decisions to preserve and protect what makes America great.
But we can always be greater!
We literally owe police officers our lives. They risk their lives every day to protect ours. But as with any occupation, there are bad people.
Minneapolis is a tragic example of dereliction of duty, black, white or otherwise.
While absolutely not representative of all officers, these individuals deserve the full repercussions provided by the law. I’m heartbroken every time I watch the horrific video.
George Floyd should be alive. People of all ethnicity should be outraged.
But the outrage must be peaceful. Looting and rioting are not honest methods of protest. Sadly, there are bad people who enjoy promoting anarchy during these times of unrest. They’re not interested in justice, just violence and destruction.
We are living in troubling times. The further we get away from God’s Word, the less stability we will have as a nation.
I have no doubt our Heavenly Father must be watching from His Throne contemplating the time He will send His Son to bring His children home.
One must wonder, if Jesus returned during an evening of rioting and looting and how much fear would overcome those left behind as they contemplated “what just happened?”
One must also wonder how Christians would answer when God asked them why we allowed the world to become so void of His love and compassion for others. I don’t want to be grasping for words…
God’s Word is the only answer and the devil knows it. The Bible says the demons “tremble” at the thought of His presence.
Thus, removing all semblance of God from society has been the progressive mantra for decades. The unrest and lack of wisdom from leadership we are witnessing in Minneapolis and across the nation is an example of the fruit this continued movement will produce.
We must unite as Christians. “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” If we don’t act on God’s behalf – who will?
Jesus took 12 men and shook the world!
What greater things can the Body of Christ do now?
If Christians get engaged and vote, we can have a huge impact.
Love and the genuine intent to honor our brothers and sisters will always win in the end.
Now is not the time to stay on the sidelines. Now is not the time to wait for it to impact you personally.
Now is the time to get engaged!
God isn’t looking for ability, just availability.
Stop complaining about what you permit to happen with your inactivity!
Go make a difference. And if you aren’t willing, then get out of the way of those who are!
Jesus had little patience for apathy. But He greatly admired faith – especially faith in action!
Show the world your faith by your works!
Blessings
Free State Patriot 
Law and Order is a mandatory necessity in a nation like ours here in the USA. Period, 99.9 percent of the police are awesome Americans, and frankly when someone in breaking in your house, you’re calling the Police. Mark keep up the good fight bro!!! I know I am
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