Charlie Kirk and Philippians 4:8

By Jill Krueger Wagner

It is my practice when I’m faced with a disturbing situation to apply Philippians 4:8 to whatever is distressing me. The assassination of Charlie Kirk has undone me. He was such a good and godly man and a brave one too. In spite of many death threats, he continued to do what God called him to do. It appears that evil won in this situation but that’s also how it appeared when Jesus hung on the cross. Reality doesn’t always match what our eyes can see.

Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

TRUE: Charlie died while faithfully fulfilling his purpose.

NOBLE: We mustn’t allow our emotions to drag us into thoughts of vengeance for as Romans 12:18-19 says: “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.”

RIGHT: Pray for his family and those who witnessed his murder.

PURE: Don’t be contaminated by hatred for the assassin but pray for his capture and for God to bring him to repentance.

LOVELY: Charlie’s influence remains online & those who never knew of him are now been able to investigate his thoughts and arguments for truth.

ADMIRABLE: Learn from Charlie’s example how to disagree without being disagreeable

EXCELLENT: To be grateful for Charlie’s witness of Jesus and the truth that the ugliness of his murder can’t overcome the righteous life he lived.

 PRAISEWORTHY: Stand against the evil mindset that seeks to destroy truth with violence