Let Justice Roll Down

Let Justice Roll Down was a very graphic, and frankly, very disturbing account of the life of John Perkins. Rev. Perkins grew up in the deep south, in a time and place where racism was a major aspect of life. This book describes both the murder of his brother, by a white deputy marshal, and very graphic beatings of both Reverend Perkins and his friends.

Rev. Perkins realized from a young age how wrong racism is, and knew that he wanted to put an end to it. God's presence in his life allowed him to see past the anger, and the feelings of revenge and hatred, and view the situation through Christ's eyes. He became a minister, and sought God's direction in stopping segregation, and trying to set this world where it should be, with equality for everyone. Throughout this fight, he maintained a love for people, and always remained focused in love.

For those that can handle reading vivid descriptions of injustice, this book is truly eye-opening. I was actually sick to my stomach, and pained, reading about what people can do, in the name of "justice". Rev. Perkins' outlook, and the ways he used to help all involved, black and white, is an amazing testimony to God and His love. An excerpt from the book reads like this, "The problem is spiritual: black or white, we all need to be born again. It's a profound, mysterious truth- Jesus' concept of love overpowering hate. I may not see its victory in my lifetime. But I know it's true. I know it's true, because it happened to me. On that bed, full of bruises and stitches- God made it true in me. He washed my hatred away and replaced it with a love for the white man in rural Mississippi. I felt strong again. Stronger than ever. What doesn't destroy me makes me stronger. I know it's true. Because it happened to me."

Rev. Perkins did SO much work, it's hard to list it all here. It seemed that he found a need, and found a way to fill it. He shared the gospel, started ministries and schools, got housing and medical care for those that needed it. He walked with the Lord, and saw people receive the Lord, education, better jobs, food, and medical treatments. The innumerable lives that were touched as a result of this man is amazing.

Review by Janine Soldevilla