a whistleblower's angst

Luke 6:42.

When you point a finger, 3 fingers point back at you.

Knowing the above mentioned things full well, I still need to address what I witnessed yesterday. It REQUIRES to be called out.

One of my students nonchalantly proclaimed he was going as a prisoner for Halloween. OK? No big deal?

This student leaves to go home only to come back and show off his costume.

Orange prison jumpsuit.

Prior to my looking at him sideways, the mention of the word "prisoner" brought to my mind a haggard lookin' fella whose diet consisted of bread and water. Or the black and white stripes that Larry, Curly, and Moe flaunted when they slapped each other around. Just not THAT. Darn my archaic naivety.

All I could think of after that incident was, who was wrong? My list is as follows:

1) the person who designed the costume
2) the person who gave the OK on the costume
3) the person who allowed the costume to be sold in their store
4) the person who bought the costume

I could go on pointing fingers, but what use is it if nothing is done to fix the problem?

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” -Luke 23:34

Luke's account of Christ's words as He was dying.

I wonder if He looks at our broken world and still utter these very same words.

Our need for Him is very much needed. I'm glad He hasn't forsaken us.

Hebrews 13:5.