The Most Potent of Weapons is Not What You Think

We come across people during our lives who aim to purposely cause chaos, disrespect our laws and hurt others at every turn. These kinds of toughs are in every walk of life, not just on the streets of our inner-city neighborhoods. They are white, black, brown, young, old, male, female, educated and uneducated. They are in corporate boardrooms, on assembly lines, on the public dole, even in public and government office. Like many other areas around the world, they roam the streets looking for trouble. These broken individuals are filled with ire and expect nothing less back from the world in which they live. However, time and time again, we’ve seen how even the most hostile of hearts have been conquered by the most potent weapon known to humankind.

That weapon is not a bat, a brick, a knife or gun. It is the gospel of forgiveness in Jesus shining from one man’s heart to another. “Let your light shine before men that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16). Granted, forgiveness is not always easy. On the other hand, what does perpetual or lasting anger achieve? Enduring anger achieves nothing. Let us remember “to be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in us.” C.S. Lewis.