Job 18-22

Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King. Albeit he had some moral flaws, he impacted our nation with his non-violent protesting. He and his followers would march and speak out against the unjustified persecution of people of color. Famous for his “I Have A Dream” speech at the nation’s Capitol, he had an impact on the lives of many.

Paul warns us against physical violence when he says, “The weapons of our warfare are NOT CARNAL.” Rather, we rely upon the mighty weapons of prayer and praise. Initially, we praise God for His greatness and we thank Him for His help. Then we present our specific requests to Him through our prayer and intercession. This is the fruitful activity we can and should participate in rather than any message we can send through physical violence or conflict.

Sadly, MLK’s life was ended by the bullet of a violent man.