Rodney King once said, “Can’t we all just get along?” I am shocked at the behavior that I’ve seen over the past few hours from a certain reportedly 71-year-old singer.
It seems that this 71-year-old singer is more than a little miffed at a much younger singer (age not reported but must be in late twenties...maybe 27) for singing “her” song to a new first couple who will be running the nation. Really?
This 71-year-old singer was not the first to record said song – but her version of it really is the most popular – well, it was until a certain younger singer sang it. MSNBC states plainly that the track was first performed by Glenn Miller and his orchestra in 1941 and later by Nat King Cole in 1957. Said upset singer debuted her version in 1961.
I cannot believe the language and attitude that sprang forth from said 71-year-old --- profanity and all. What a way to leave a lasting impression. What happened to wisdom coming with age? Would it have not been better to privately address any issues than to vent in front of an audience - some with itching ears?
I am happy that the feud is one-sided. The younger singer is keeping her mouth shut – as she should. She is turning the other cheek. I’m no big fan of the younger singer, but at least she is not pouring fuel on the flames - at least not right now.
There are some biblical lessons we can observe even in the midst of this one-sided secular showdown:
- Turn the other cheek when somebody attacks you. It’s the best way to water down the fire of the moment.
- Allow your light to show shine for Christ when bad things are said about you – you don’t have to get into the fray by trying to defend yourself. Let God fight your battles.
- Respect your elders. Nuff said.
- Resist jealousy or the appearance thereof. Thank God that He is still in the gifting business. He has blessed the young singer with a beautiful voice that hopefully – prayerfully – will one day be used to glorify God. I'm keeping hope alive.
- Watch the words that proceed out of your mouth. They show off what is really in your heart.
- Pray for each other – all the time – in all situations, good and bad.
Those are just a few that sprang to my mind – what about you? What biblical lessons do you see?
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