Charlie Kirk’s tragic and horrific death and its aftermath have stirred a tsunami of emotions and perspectives. Grief. Admiration. Anger. Confusion.
For some, Charlie’s voice was a beacon of light and a rallying cry. For others, it sparked questions or raised concerns. And for still others a punch to the gut.
But wherever we stand, his death has cast a spotlight, not just on his life and legacy, but on the church.
So, this post isn’t about Charlie.
It’s about us.
It’s not about Black versus White, or Left versus Right.
It’s about this: “Has Christ been divided?” (1 Corinthians 1:13).
It’s about “Let love of the brethren continue” (Hebrews 13:1).
It’s about “Who are you to judge the servant of another?” (Romans 14:4).
In the hurricane-force winds of raw emotions, it’s about protecting our *message* and our *love*, the very things our Lord called us to before He died (John 13:34–35), and again after He rose (Matthew 28:19).
It’s about being unmistakably clear to the world that a person can accept Jesus without accepting our political paradigm or worldview.
It’s remembering that we don’t have to convert a culture to reach its people (Acts 15:19).
It’s a clarion call to love and respect our brothers and sisters in Christ who see the world and experience it differently than we do.
Most of all, it’s an appeal to recognize that the enemy’s primary task is not to contaminate the culture, but to divide the church. For a house divided against itself cannot stand.
So ultimately, it’s an exhortation to be on guard – for ourselves, and for one another.
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