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Trump criticizes LeBron James as 'disgrace' over national anthem
President Trump attacked NBA superstar LeBron James for not standing still during the National Anthem before the Philadelphia 76ers season opener at Madison Square Garden this week. "While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country," Trump wrote on Truth Social, referring to James. Cameras at the games showed the basketball star swaying...
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Romans 13:7 (BSB)
Honor without contempt
Scripture calls believers to honor civil authority and show respect broadly, but it never models contempt as the way to make that case. A believer watching this exchange can ask whether criticism, even when warranted, is being delivered in a way that builds up or merely wounds.
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Romans 13:7 (BSB)
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1 Peter 2:17 (BSB)
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Themes · political rhetoric · national anthem controversy · sports and public figures · civil discourse
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Romans 13:7 (BSB)
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1 Peter 2:17 (BSB)
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James 3:9-10 (BSB)
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