Editorial April 20, 1992 Issue

New opportunities for active witnesses

Russ Gerber

In today's world, it's easy to feel unheard, and we may feel we have little influence on events. Yet we're not insignificant. The fact is, we don't have to be inactive observers in the arena of human thought or in shaping the world's progress. Instead we can be moment-by-moment participants. But how do we participate in helpful ways? Just thinking of our lone voice against the influential thunder of so many political, social, or business interests might leave any of us feeling ineffective and unheard.

A Biblical lesson on light is helpful in this regard. It comes from Christ Jesus' instruction to his students, who were going into a world needing spiritually inspired thinking. Jesus urged his disciples to see the significance of Christlike living, of being "the light of the world." He implied that it was natural for Christians to realize the unlimited beneficial influence that their pure thoughts and lives could have in the world.

The range and influence of thought are still largely unexplored territory. It's becoming increasingly apparent, though, that we need to recognize the kinds of thoughts that are holding sway in our world—whether corrosive or beneficial—thoughts that may influence our own lives. And it's important that we respond appropriately.

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