Martyrs than Murderers

This is a link to a song by the Flobots called "White Flag Warrior."  If you have ever heard of the Flobots before, you would know that they sing the song "Handlebars," and most of their songs are politically charged. I would generally call myself a good little conservative who doesn't resonate with the anti-government scene, but these guys strike a chord with me... musically and lyrically.



There is one line repeated in this song that says "we'd rather make our children martyrs than murderers." When I first heard that line I realized the insurmountable truth attached to that very statement. Obviously they are speaking from an anti-war perspective rather than hoping their children will share the same mission as the Apostle Paul or Peter, but through this it is easy to see the yearning of their hearts. It's kind of humorous to me that their protesting the government, war, anything else oppressively political, and at the same time promoting good parenting. Of course parenting is out of context, but it applies. We need to raise children that will stand up for the truth. Unfortunately, truth is never the same to all in our society, but how badly do I want to raise my children so they know the same truth that I know is true?
These guys ask some tough questions. It goes to show that everyone has something in their heart that says, "Is this truly worth it?" and "What is this all about?" The Flobots hit something solid when they label their own sanctity of life as "love, not treason." This makes me wonder if my actions and statements come from love rather than the treasonous being I know I can be.
It makes me think the Flobots know a piece of God,
1 John 4:7
⁷ Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God.