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“I’ve lived for all and I’ve died for all.”

—Jim Jones

These words should be the mantra of our lives. The path of Jesus is about living for all and dying for all. The problem with Jim Jones is that living for all shouldn’t include killing all. Jones said these words right before extermination. What if Jones had really meant these words? Can you imagine if Jones had followed the path of Jesus and offered himself as a sacrifice for the betterment of the community? Jones was too scared for that. With his health failing and serious legal issues approaching, Jones was ready to commit suicide . . . he just didn’t want to do it alone. There is no sacrifice here. There is only cowardice. As time ran out, Jones’ words were proven void. Jones didn’t live for all. Jones didn’t die for all. Like at every other moment of his life, Jones was going to take care of himself. Surely, we can live differently?

Amen.

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