A member of the NFL’s New Orleans Saints is causing a bit of a stir in the wake of the Ferguson riots by saying the situation is not a problem of race. Benjamin Watson, a tight end for the Saints, says the problem is sin. Watson said he was sympathetic to the family and friends of Michael Brown and since he wasn’t there he can’t say exactly what happened but that ultimately the problem is our fallen world. “I’M ENCOURAGED, because ultimately the problem is not a SKIN problem, it is a SIN problem. SIN is the reason we rebel against authority. SIN is the reason we abuse our authority. SIN is the reason we are racist, prejudiced and lie to cover for our own. SIN is the reason we riot, loot and burn,” wrote Watson. “BUT I’M ENCOURAGED because God has provided a solution for sin through his son Jesus and with it, a transformed heart and mind. One that’s capable of looking past the outward and seeing what’s truly important in every human being. The cure for the Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice and Eric Garner tragedies is not education or exposure. It’s the Gospel. So, finally, I’M ENCOURAGED because the Gospel gives mankind hope.” Watson has repeated his stance on various networks including CNN, which cut him off when he began talking about Jesus. The moment Watson said Jesus died for our sins, the CNN feed from Watson cut off and the network claimed they lost the feed. Of this I totally agree. Sin not Skin and Jesus is the only Answer to it all. He said Father forgive them for they know not what they do. Pray for your enemies.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:13:30 +0000
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