I Am Not Always Right: A Short Reflection

Recently, I shared a post on facebook that dealt with the fact that I am not always right. I thought I would share that message on here as well for this week's blog post. I ask that as you consider what I have said, please seek out your own truths as it pertains to scripture and our faith.

"I have been in thought and reflection over the last few days. And honestly, it is hard for me to articulate my thoughts into words. But, I am going to try my best. I please ask that you read what I write with an open heart, and please know that I am speaking from my heart as best as I can.

I am not always right.

This is something that is both hard to admit and is against our culture right now. In our current political climate, a lot of us have something to say; and, a lot of us say it with conviction because of our own belief systems.

I try really hard to think about what is going on; not to give way to any biases. Most importantly, I really try to seek the Lord first (Matt 6:33) and be a disciple of his Kingdom.

Of course, I fail sometimes and I am not always right.

It is hard though.

It is hard to communicate something effectively through text - especially in a way that will be fruitful. I try my best, but I can fail at that.

I cannot change my experience as a Black man. This experience is a part of me and it informs my worldview to some extent.

But at the same time, my number one identify is in Christ. And above all, that should be what I cling on to. And I try.

I guess I say all of this to communicate this point:

I am a flawed individual, and every day I try my best to be the most Christlike and responsible in my thought-life as it pertains to political and social issues. And despite my confidence in what I communicate on a given basis (because I have thought about it deeply for a LONG time), I am ALWAYS willing to honestly consider an alternative view from my own. I am ALWAYS willing to admit I am wrong - or that I need to consider more.

I never want to get to a point where people are afraid to interact with me or share their thoughts with me because I sometimes give a persona (not by choice) of being supper strong in my opinions. I’m always willing to change. Please reach out to me. Please talk to me. We both can grow together.

I guess I’ll leave off with this. I’m truly sorry if what I have posted - or anything that I have said or done - has been a stumbling black in your own faith. I can honestly say that I really try hard to seek God first and try to have a biblical perspective and influence in everything that I do. But I recognize that I’m flawed and that I fall short.

Please forgive the persona that I sometimes give of: “this is my opinion and I’m never changing it.” That is not me. Anyone who has a deep relationship with me knows that this is quite the opposite of my own worldview. Please join me in growing together, as we seek to be better ambassadors of Christ."

As with all my blogs, this is solely my opinion. I do not want to pretend to have the absolute “right answer.” I am speaking to myself as much as I am speaking to others. It is okay to disagree with me, and I welcome discourse. My only request is that every word of each blog is weighed heavily and considered before agreeing or disagreeing with the points presented in each entry. Please keep in mind that I am a Christian, so my beliefs and opinions will be influenced by my faith. I will upload blogs every Friday. If you would like to suggest a topic for me to cover, you can do so via Facebook or twitter. You can follow me on twitter @mjeromebell #themiddlegroundblog

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