Day in the Sun: At the Foot of the Cross

When analyzing the widening income gap and the increased xenophobia against Asian Americans, it is necessary to take a critical view of human nature. Though these tragedies surprise us when they happen, Scripture reminds us that our society's errors are sin manifested as greed and fear of the unfamiliar. We created cancel culture as a response to any threatening opinions in order to feel safe, even at the expense of breeding further division and ignorance. But rather than “canceling” each other, our transcending calling is to be more like Jesus, whose response to greed and fear was to redeem his friends and enemies, teaching us that we are all in need of grace.