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As I listen to people talk about the recent tragedy in Littleton, Colorado,
the two questions Im hearing most often are, "Why?" and, "What can be done
to prevent these types of tragedies from occurring again?"
As a Christian, it is imperative that we see, think, and respond to
situations differently than those in the world. First of all, we need to be
sure and secure of our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Secondly, we need to have meaningful relationships with those around us
because everything in life revolves around "relationships." People, and
especially America's youth, are searching for love, acceptance, safety,
trust, empathy, comfort, hope, encouragement, intimacy, and freedom to
express themselves. People are seeking answers about life. They've tried it
their way, and now theyre searching for a better perspective to life.
People are now looking for the boundaries that have been destroyed.
Americans are realizing that the things that are happening in the White
House, the school house, and in their own home are things that shouldn't be
happening in America. People are searching and are looking for some moral
authority.
Of course, the most important relationship is a person's vertical
relationship with God through His Son Jesus Christ -- loving Him with all
our being. Likewise, we must be in relationship with one another; the
horizontal relationships -- accountable to our neighbor, loving our neighbor
as ourselves.
May our Bible Classes be a place where we communicate with God, study His
Word and fellowship with each other. See you in Bible Class this week!
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