The world is a school of injustice where we promote excellence in neutrality. The result? We’re silent when there’s travesty of justice in our courts; indifferent when our leaders arbitrarily imprison, torture, and kill our enemies; comfortable when our churches deny or sanctify their acts of discrimination and racism; and we don’t blush in shame when our pious lies, hasty judgments, and fanatical zeal ruin lives! But as Desmond Tutu reminds us, “If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” Indifference or neutrality in the face of injustice is a crime against humanity—and God (Isaiah 59:9-15). Let’s repent!—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 