Being a die hard football fan, I was saddened to hear about the murder of Washington Redskins safety Sean Taylor. Just listening to the media reports about how his house was broken into 8 days ago, and how someone left a knife on his pillow is as sickening to know that before he was shot, his phone and alarm lines were cut delaying any chance he had to call for help after he was wounded.
In light of this, I just read an article by Jason Whitlock, of FOXsports.com, in which he claims that Taylor's death is related to the actions of what he calls the "Black KKK". Whitlock states that a need for Taylor to keep his negative past associations, as well as the rising growth of black on black crime was the catalyst for his death. Equally, Whitlock states that blacks should be ashamed in attacking white media outlets that has focused on Taylor's prior run-ins with the law during this time, and start focusing on the often overlooked problems that cause blacks to kill each other.
If you know of Jason Whitlock, you know he is not shy about voicing his opinions. And while he does make some very disturbing comments, it is the comment he doesn't make that is the most disturbing: namely, that sin is at the root of this issue. Unfortunately, our society focuses more on external solutions to conquer internal problems. Like it or not, racial unity events, forums, and "Million Man marches" have no power in solving spiritual issues--only being born again through the LORD Jesus will do this. The lack of a regenerated heart and reverence for God's law is the basis of any sin (see WSC Question # 14). And if there truly will be a change one day, we must realize that a person must change from the inside by God's grace and not outwardly in his own power.
So, in conclusion, it is not ultimately the rap music, drugs, and past associations that was the ultimate undoing of Sean Taylor. But rather, it was the fact that man's heart is in the clutches of sin and needs to be rescued by the LORD Jesus' life, death, and ressurection. Unless this occurs, all the opinions and suggestions that are being offered in how to overcome this tragedy are obsolete.
To read Jason Whitlock's article, click here
1 comment:
Amen to that! The pictures and ages of the young men being held in connection with this horrible act are equally as disturbing as the events surrounding Sean Taylor's death. The only good that can come of this is lives given to Jesus Christ.
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