It seems that racism is rearing it’s ugly head again in full force. It makes one wonder if we’ll ever be free from it.

It’s been all over the news lately – I’m sure you’ve seen it. Recently, in America, there were a number of black people shot by white policemen. Protesting ensued and then white policemen were gunned down by a black shooter. Then there’s the Black Lives Matter movement that is standing up against the injustice that has been taking place between civilians and police officers. It’s all gotten a little crazy and there are people on both sides of the issue who are furious and fed up. Something has got to shift and change.

But, here’s a thought I had: Racism is not about skin colour. It’s not about black versus white. It’s not about that at all. And I think the sooner we realise that, the sooner we can defeat this giant called racism.

So, what is racism about if it’s not about colour, you may ask? In my opinion, when it comes to racism, the problem isn’t skin colour, it’s sin.

You see, when one group of people mistreat another group of people, it may seem like it’s based on the difference of the colour of their skin but it’s actually based on a major sin, which is pride.

That’s right, pride. Anytime we exalt ourselves over someone else, the root of that mindset or action is pride.

Pride says:

  • I am more valuable than you: When we begin feeling like we are more valuable than another person, we will begin to mistreat them. It may start out small but if not nipped in the bud, it can turn ugly very quickly.
  • I deserve more than you: No matter your reasoning around this statement, the minute we start believing that we deserve more than another person, we are full of pride and set ourselves up to fall into the trap of racism.

Where do you stand on this matter? It’s something to think about and keep checking our own hearts so ensure that we recognise racism for what it is and combat it in ourselves first. We will then be in a much stronger position to affect change in other people.

I realise that this is a massive issue that deserves much dialogue, introspection and prayer. I felt that I couldn’t stay silent any longer about it and have just seeded a few thoughts to get us all thinking.

In the Bible, it says in Romans 12:21:

“Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.”

The love of Jesus is the only real answer to conquering racism. If you’d like to know more about that, click on the link below or respond to the banner pop up.