Ka Ipu o Lono shares weekly devotionals to provide spiritual enrichment to members of the Kamehameha Schools ‘ohana. For more inspiration, visit the KS “Our faith” website.
Heluhelu Baibala
E nā hoahānau, ua hea ʻia ʻoukou ma ka luhi ʻole; mai hoʻolilo naʻe ʻoukou i ua luhi ʻole lā i mea no ke kino, akā, ma ke aloha e mālama aku kekahi i kekahi.
No ka mea, ua mālama ʻia ke kānāwai a pau ma ke kauoha hoʻokahi, ʻo ia hoʻi kēia, E aloha aku ʻoe i kou hoalauna e like me ʻoe iho.- Galatia 5:13-14
| | For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.”- Galatians 5:13-14
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He manaʻo o ke kahu
We are living in a time of high tension. As the state begins to open up and we can move about freely, what precautions do we need to take? For sure, the wearing of a mask is important for all, yet there are those who refuse to do so. What can we do to convince others to practice aloha by masking up?
Actor Daniel Levy stated recently, “I've been seeing a lot of viral videos about people who are actively not wearing masks because they perceive it to be an infringement on their freedom," he began. "I suppose, in a way I can understand the frustration of being told what to do, which is why I would like to propose a re-contextualization of this whole thing.” He continued: "Imagine seeing it not as an infringement on your freedom, but rather the simplest, easiest act of kindness that you can do in a day. Not just for yourself, but for other people who might have autoimmune issues. People who, if they were to contract COVID with those issues might have some devastating repercussions.”
What a great perspective of how to deal with a possibly divisive situation, by living in aloha, by considering how we impact others. This is how we are supposed to be living as Christians – “Love your neighbor as yourself.” The Christian’s perspective, which puts others first, goes counter to the world’s perspective, which puts the needs of oneself first. So let’s turn our freedom as people of faith, into an opportunity to serve other people through aloha, whether it be by wearing our masks, donating to the poor, or loving the unlovable. Aloha i kou hoa noho.
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