It’s a day out of school, or a day off work from most of you. I will still be heading in to the ol’ mill today to mosey up to the grindstone. However, this day, one that at times creates a lot of controversy is one that we should take a moment or two to stop and remember.
I was reading early this weekend about a bit of controversy about a quote on the newly established King Memorial over in the capital. It’s seems that King gave a sermon one time where he said this
“If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice, say that I was a drum major for peace. I was a drum major for righteousness. And all of the other shallow things will not matter.”
however, the inscription on this memorial has an abbreviated version, as follows
“I was a drum major for justice, peace, and righteousness.”
Hm, I can take it either way. To me, memorials, with all the quotes, create an atmosphere where it seems the honoree speaks to you from faraway when you are there. And for the most part, from the history I have learned about this man, he was a drum major – leading a march for justice, peace and righteousness.
We all can learn a bit about how to treat others from Dr. King. And I hope that you also remember that, well, as followers, of the Christ, we have all heard this somewhere before, and maybe we should join in the march as drum majors as well.
8But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do,
what God is looking for in men and women.
It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor,
be compassionate and loyal in your love,
And don’t take yourself too seriously—
take God seriously. Micah 6:8