Have you considered the origin of your cultural heritage? It's one of the forms of capital we manage and benefit from on a daily basis.
Today in America, we are celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day. I just finished watching his famous “I have a dream” speech, and the goosebumps wouldn't leave.
Have you stopped to appreciate the historical and cultural significance of this man? The civil rights movement would not have been the same without him.
He was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist. The principles by which he fought for equality in America are based on the Christian worldview.
In his speech he appealed to the founding of the country and declaration of independence stating all men are created equal, a truth founded in the Christian worldview.
He stated America had written it's citizens of color a bad check which came back with insufficient funds. But he believed there was room in the store houses of justice to still come through.
He quoted from Isaiah 40:4-5
“This is our hope, and this is the faith that I go back to the South with.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
He said:
No, we are not satisfied and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream.
Martin Luther King Jr.
He dreamed of a day when all men would live in brotherhood and God's children might be able to truly sing “My country ‘Tis of Thee’”.
We know nations rise and fall by the hand of the Lord. Each nation ought to uphold justice and righteousness according to God's holy character. Many a nation He has struck down who perverted justice and hated righteousness. And many a nation He has preserved yet a while longer for upholding the same.
And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place,
Acts 17:26 (ESV)
The legacy of cultural benefits we enjoy from this man and this movement are incalculable.
If you are wondering how this ties into our stewardship, checkout my post on cultural capital. /culture/
The work is not finished yet. Keep up the good fight.