The Forward Day by Day Meditation for July 26, 2016

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Romans 16:17 I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses, in opposition to the teaching that you have learned; avoid them.

The American news cycle is full of the presidential race, chugging through the candidates who are seeking to differentiate themselves from each other and make names for themselves through divisiveness and manufactured controversy. The race for the American presidency often seems to be a contest of seeing which candidate can be the most offensive.

Offense is exciting. If it weren’t, football wouldn’t be a thing. Neither would Jerry Springer, Honey Boo Boo, or other reality television shows that rely on outrage or horror for ratings. Offense is memorable. Offense attracts attention. Attention attracts money. Money attracts power. Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Take Paul’s words as an antidote to division and offense: “Keep an eye on those who cause dissensions and offenses…avoid them.”

 

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