LETTER TO THE EDITOR
We all know parents who shield their children even when they know those children have done, or continue to do, wrong. By doing so, they create a person who eventually becomes uncontrollable so far beyond their influence that even the parents themselves can no longer restrain them.
This brings me to a murder case scheduled for hearing tomorrow. Similar cases have already been handled in Curaçao and Aruba; in 2027, another will be heard in the Netherlands. The special treatment this case has received from the investigation timeline through to the hearing itself is extraordinary. Not everyone receives such consideration. Remaining on active duty, relocating the proceedings from a regular courthouse to a special venue, and tightly controlling what information may or may not become public are privileges few others are granted.
To everyone directly involved in this matter: there will come a day when another trial takes place the judgment of God Almighty.
On that day, each soul will stand before the Creator. There will be no lawyers, no special arrangements, and no behind-the-scenes fixes. Your conscience will speak the truth, and your heart will reveal it. Everyone who played a role will be held accountable for the part they played, and that accountability will determine their standing before God. Status, parentage, or influence will count for nothing.
The only escape from that judgment is to speak the truth, repent, and accept Jesus Christ. Earthly judgment is nothing compared with divine judgment. The tribulation and consequences that can fall upon a person and their family are far more severe.
Be wise. Repent, ask for forgiveness, and turn your life to Jesus so that you may escape the divine judgment that leads to eternal separation from God. Remember that punishment falls not only on those who commit wrong, but also on those who enable or cover it up.
Focus on the state of your soul so that you may find lasting peace. Pray, and continue to pray, for peace in your heart.
Gromyko Wilson
A simple citizen of Sint Maarten
