Christ's veil of equality
Galatians 3:28
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
In the political discourse in this country I heard some people allege that the founding fathers of this country allowed and brought on slavery. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The founding fathers of this country were undeniably committed to the word of God. I'm sure this verse played a big part in their thinking. They wrote the Constitution with the idea that we are all one in Christ. No matter the color, sex or race we have our rights from God who sees no difference between us.
However, when governments and men begin to believe they are the authority that provides rights, Christ's veil of equality is lifted and the human nature of competition, pride and prejudice takes over. Our rights therefore begin to erode and soon we fall pray to man's rules which are supposed to restore our rights.
A good example of this is affirmative action. A government initiative designed to restore the rights of those who have been historically discriminated against. Problem with this? It does it at the expense of others.
I'm Hispanic and the last thing I want is special treatment because of my race. In the eyes of God I'm no different. I want to be considered on the merits of my work and experience, not my skin color of heritage.
When we all begin to take this attitude and dependence on God given rights not those manufactured by men, we will find true freedom. The type of freedom. The founding fathers had in mind.
There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
In the political discourse in this country I heard some people allege that the founding fathers of this country allowed and brought on slavery. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The founding fathers of this country were undeniably committed to the word of God. I'm sure this verse played a big part in their thinking. They wrote the Constitution with the idea that we are all one in Christ. No matter the color, sex or race we have our rights from God who sees no difference between us.
However, when governments and men begin to believe they are the authority that provides rights, Christ's veil of equality is lifted and the human nature of competition, pride and prejudice takes over. Our rights therefore begin to erode and soon we fall pray to man's rules which are supposed to restore our rights.
A good example of this is affirmative action. A government initiative designed to restore the rights of those who have been historically discriminated against. Problem with this? It does it at the expense of others.
I'm Hispanic and the last thing I want is special treatment because of my race. In the eyes of God I'm no different. I want to be considered on the merits of my work and experience, not my skin color of heritage.
When we all begin to take this attitude and dependence on God given rights not those manufactured by men, we will find true freedom. The type of freedom. The founding fathers had in mind.
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