The very idea seems shocking but as it was explained “it is a sign of the times”. Go to large traffic corners and see them peering down at you. Surveillance cameras! Several Universities have announced that surveillance cameras will be installed throughout their campuses. There has been such a rash of robberies, rapes and personal attacks that the cameras are supposed to add to the security of the students.
Feeling safe is a very important emotional need. Voices have been raised in objection. This invasion of privacy is not acceptable to many people. However, one girl was interviewed for television who said “I don’t do anything wrong so I don’t mind being filmed and I would like to be filmed if someone attacks me.” Well said! It brought to mind Paul’s instruction in Romans 13:1ff “everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against what God has instituted, and those who do will bring judgement to themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God’s agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer.”
Honestly, do you object to the radar gun when you are obeying the speed limit? Do you mind a policeman’s car when you have stopped at a traffic light? “Of course not” to both questions. You are glad it is there. Likewise, surveillance cameras.
A life of freedom is experienced by those who are doing good and obeying the law. Cameras or none. So what is the real problem ?
“Gracious Lord, help us not to be afraid of surveillance cameras, Grant
us the peace of mind of those who are walking in the Light. Amen”
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