My heart races on edge, and my stomach turns every time I hear about the Invisible Children of Africa. It races for the possibility of justice, for the people of Africa who have been deeply wounded and brutally hurt but the LRA. Yet, my stomach turns as I hear about all of the pain and horrible things that have and do occur.
“Cursed is the one who perverts justice for the resident foreigner, the orphan, and the widow.”- Deut. 27:19
The Invisible Children have been on my heart for many years now. As I watched this video it reminded me of the others they had put out. When I was a senior in high school I attempted to get an Invisible Children presentation at my school but was denied by the principal because of the already full schedule of events for the school.
Yet, with all this said, I have some fears concerning the whole situation.
I fear that the LRA will continue to grow and that when Kony is taken out another man will rise to take his place. This is a sad thought but a true reality when you examine history concerning movements like the LRA.
But one thing I do not fear is that Kony will be brought to justice. I do not fear this because of what the Bible says, “So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.” Also, it says that “we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.” Thus, Kony will be judged by God for his crimes and will pay in hell, unless he comes to Christ.
What I do fear is that Kony will, by many of us, get placed in the evil category while the rest of us get placed in the good category. Yet, what makes Kony different than us Americans who have slaughtered millions of babies via abortion? Or at which level do you become evil? Are murder and rape the only things considered evil? What about lying? Or stealing? Or sleeping around? Or hating? Or tearing others’ reputations down with gossip? The list could go on and on.
My fear is that some will believe that if we get rid of Kony that everything will be better (thought it will bring much good). And think that they can sit comfortably resting upon their achievements in helping bring him to justice. While they neglect a proper examination on themselves.
Now I do understand that some things are more evil than others in respect to their effects, but I believe that Kony is a reflection of the man’s true heart. He shows us evil in our hearts.
Jesus says, “You have heard that it was said to an older generation, ‘Do not murder,’ and ‘whoever murders will be subjected to judgment.’ But I say to you that anyone who is angry with a brother will be subjected to judgment. And whoever insults a brother will be brought before the council, and whoever says ‘Fool’ will be sent to fiery hell.”
Thus, I fear that when many pitch in to this great quest to get rid of the evil that Kony is committing that they will not see the evil in their own hearts. I fear that many will stand before God and say, “I am good because I got rid of Kony, that evil man.” Yet, they will fail to see their own sin and need of a Savior.
The good new is that though we are sinners and haters of God, He came and died to redeem us that we could have relationship with Him and be his very own people.
