When I was in high school, “WWJD” was the biggest cultural trend in the Christian community. The plastic bracelets, the t-shirts, the mugs: Jesus had officially been branded.
In any situation, we were to ask, “What would Jesus do?” This question called us to reflect on his teachings, life trajectory and words. That question was meant to help guide us so that we would know how to navigate whatever it was we were going through. It was a simple reminder for people of faith to do their damnedest to act like Jesus.
Over the last few years, it seems we’ve forgotten to ask that question. And—more often than not—the people who claim to be followers of Christ act in a way that is the exact opposite of what I understand that Jesus stood for.
