Reflections on the Life and Legacy of Charlie Kirk

A young man was killed in broad daylight, in front of his wife and children, under a sign that said, “Prove me wrong.” His name was Charlie Kirk.

Regardless of what anyone thinks about his politics, the fact remains: a husband is gone, a wife is now a widow, and two little children will grow up without their father.

The Tragedy of Violence

What kind of society do we live in when something like this is not only accepted but celebrated? Anyone had the opportunity to step up and prove him wrong. They could have debated him. They could have challenged him. They could have reasoned with him. That was his invitation. But instead of words, violence was chosen. And when violence wins, no side wins... evil wins.

The Bible warns us what the last days would look like:

“Know this: that in the last days perilous times will come. Men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, slanderers, unrestrained, fierce, despisers of those who are good, traitors, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God, having a form of godliness, but denying its power. Turn away from such people.” (2 Timothy 3:1-5)

We saw that reality in this tragedy. Evil, not a political party, won.

And there is only one answer for evil... Jesus Christ.

The Real Battle

Paul wrote:

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:12)

That verse makes it clear that our battle isn’t with people. It’s not the left versus the right, or conservative versus liberal. It is a spiritual battle, and as long as we fight flesh and blood, we are fighting the wrong enemy.

The spiritual world is more real than the physical world we see. Before anyone speaks, the spirits in the room have already primed people to agree, to resist, or to hate the spirit another person has.

What spirit did Charlie Kirk have?

Charlie’s Witness

I don't know the condition of his soul, but I can say this: I personally heard him talk about Jesus and articulate Protestant Christianity better than some pastors I’ve listened to. He affirmed the essential doctrines of the Bible. I watched full debates where his morality was rooted not in politics, but in Scripture.

Did I agree with everything he said? No. But then again, neither did Paul and Peter always agree (Galatians 2:11–14). Even Jesus rebuked His disciples when they wanted to call fire down on people who rejected Him (Luke 9:54–55).

The Bible says:

“No one can say ‘Jesus is Lord’ except by the Holy Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 12:3)

Charlie boldly and publicly proclaimed Jesus as Lord, even more boldly than many Christians who have been in church their whole lives. I’ve grown up in church, and I can tell you... many Christians are afraid to be bold like Charlie was.

A tree is known by its fruit. Fruit is not one soundbite, one misstep, or one opinion I don’t like. Fruit is what grows and is visible over time. In the full debates I watched, I saw the fruit of the Spirit. People mocked and hated him, yet he consistently showed patience, kindness, and the willingness to let anyone speak on his platform.

So again, I ask: what spirit would want to kill someone like that and celebrate it?

The Spirit of the Age

What we are dealing with in this country is not just politics. It is a spirit. A spirit that screams, “Leave us alone!” while being willing to use violence to silence anyone who doesn’t affirm its way. Remember how the unclean spirits in Scripture cried out to Jesus, “Leave us alone!” (Mark 1:24). That same spirit is alive today.

Jesus warned us:

“If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.” (John 15:18)

I am not comparing Charlie to Jesus, but I am saying this: if he was truly saved, then today he is with the very Jesus he boldly proclaimed. The Jesus who gave him courage to walk into the moral war zone of college campuses and speak truth rooted in Scripture.

What About You?

Here’s the real question: What about you?

Do you take a stand against a culture that says men can have babies? A culture that tells teenage girls they can become men by medical transition? A culture that uses abortion as birth control? A culture increasingly hostile to the God of the Bible?

Whether you liked Charlie Kirk or not, does your boldness for Christ even come close to his? Because Jesus said:

“Whoever is ashamed of Me and of My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the Son of Man be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels.” (Mark 8:38)

This is not about politics. This is about the spirit at work in us. Is it the Spirit of God or another spirit altogether?

The Call to Action

As we reflect on Charlie's life, we must ask ourselves how we can embody the same courage and conviction. It’s easy to be silent in a world that often feels hostile to our beliefs. But silence can be a form of complicity. We must engage with our culture, speak truth, and live out our faith boldly.

What does it mean to live out our faith in today’s world? It means standing firm in our beliefs even when it’s unpopular. It means loving others, even those who disagree with us. It means showing grace and compassion while also being unyielding in our commitment to God’s Word.

Final Word

My sincere and deepest condolences go out to Charlie’s wife, his two precious children, his parents, his siblings, and all who loved him. May God grant them comfort today, tomorrow, and in the years ahead. May He give them the peace that surpasses all understanding.

And may each of us examine ourselves. Because the question isn’t just, “What spirit killed Charlie Kirk?” The question is also, “What spirit lives in me?”

May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.