Adversity reveals charachter
I grew up near Ferguson. I have family and friends that still live in or near there, and here’s my take on recent and ongoing events. (No, this just doesn’t pertain to Ferguson, I believe the principle is universal)
ADVERSITY REVEALS CHARACTER
We are seeing the real character of all parties involved through the ongoing events.
Looters were looters before “Ferguson happened.”
Peacemakers were peacemakers before “Ferguson happened.”
Good cops were good cops before “Ferguson happened.”
Bad cops were bad cops before “Ferguson happened.”
Politicians seeking political gain were seeking it before “Ferguson happened.”
Residents working for the betterment of Ferguson were doing so before “Ferguson happened.”
Business owners trying to provide honest goods and services in their neighborhood were doing so before “Ferguson happened.”
People who are oppressing others were doing so before “Ferguson happened.”
People who are helping others were doing so before “Ferguson happened.”
People who are turning the other cheek were doing so before “Ferguson happened.”
Hate was hate before “Ferguson happened.”
Love was love before “Ferguson happened.”
What’s in a man’s or woman’s heart was there long before “Ferguson happened.”
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” MLK
The only way to change culture is to change character. The only way to change character is to change hearts. The only way to change hearts is…
