Sell-Out or a Hero?
Just read the Sowetan and it had a Picture of Joe Seramane and heading that read: "Sell-Out or a Hero?". Although the article is more political as it deals with party politics in South Africa, there is a lesson.I wonder how people would view Jesus Christ during the First Century. Was he a "Sell-out or a Hero." Well, I think the pharasees and teachers of the law would have labelled Him a sell out when he slammed and critisized them in front of the masses. How about the time when he was asked about the taxes and he told them to give to Ceasar what is Ceasr's and to God what belongs to God. Was not being a sell-out to the Roman Empire? You probably have your own view. 'Heroes rise from the masses'.
I saw this statement in one of Mpumi's papers and it is one that fits Jesus Christ perfectly. Although He had a choice of just stepping out heaven as Divine Being, He chose to rise from the masses.So, are you going to be a sell-out or hero? You see, we become heroes/sheroes (mind the joke) not by giving a lot of money to charity, but through making a difference in people's lives one day at a time. In other words my "everyday" is always an opportunity for me to touch someone who is in a need of love and sincere relationship.A disciple of Jesus Christ automatically becomes a hero to a dying world. So be a hero today.
Ole
