What REALLY Matters?

We've seen the news everywhere of people lashing out at others, blaming others for everything, protesting, protesting the protestors, being offended by pretty much everything...and the list is endless.  We are quickly going away from being civilized, where we can agree to disagree and still be friends, and are headed toward a collapse where there is chaos.  Why?  

I openly declare that I am not, nor have I been, a fan or follower of politics.  The name-calling, intimidation tactics, the calls for this and calls for that.....CHILDISH!!!  How is this following the instructions of Jesus: "Love the Lord your God with ALL your heart, soul, mind and strength.  AND LOVE OTHERS IN THE SAME WAY YOU LOVE YOURSELF."  Are we doing that?  Is that what we see happening?

Look at the picture.....when your name is put on one of these, what will it matter what color your skin happens to be?  What will it matter where you are from?  What will your politics matter?  You know what WILL matter?  Whose you are!  And that will be remembered by how you treated others before your name was carved on that stone.

The Apostle Paul gives us the best possible counsel in Romans 12:18, "Do your best to live in peace with everyone."  In short, LEARN TO GET ALONG!!! And guess what?  That begins with the face in the mirror!