I always wondered what it would be like if I grew up in a different era. How would I be different? No Matter what century I place myself into I see my outcome being so much better. It is crazy to think that, yes I would have shined at a time period without technology, but I believe it is so true. The fact we live in a world now where it is all about our 15 minutes to shine is a shame. I am not trying to say that I wouldn’t like for my words to explode, but there are so many people willing to do anything to be the next big thing. This gives a really bad outlook on this country. At what age did we decide that we weren’t going to use our heads anymore? Being a millionaire with all the things in the world has become more important than being knowledgeable these days. When I look at the 1700’s at names like Sir Isaac Newton, John Locke, and Adam Smith I think they sought out for knowledge. When we talk about that time period in history books we see Philosophers, Scientists and Mathematicians. When they look back at this century what are they going to see? How stupid we as a people can be? That someone that lies for a living holds a powerful position in society. Of course I am not saying there isn’t some brilliant people out there, but I feel like we aren’t out there doing what we do best for the better of the world, but to better ourselves in this generation “Me”.
I do wish we would be more careful, and that we won’t attack each other over mindless things. I wish we could stop blatantly speaking rude and hurtful words to feel better about ourselves. The sad truth is that our world has become overran by sin, but we can’t focus on the evil that takes place. We need to swift our focus towards our savior Jesus Christ. We need to close our mouths and watch our tongues. Paul talked about the same thing in his letter to the Thessalonians. He said to them “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12). We need to humble ourselves and do our work. I am afraid Freedom of speech has enslaved us to the point where we think it is okay to say whatever we want at any time. Do we even think before speaking anymore?
It is pretty sad that I can read all of 1 & 2 Thessalonians and I can say to everything Paul is warning them about, we need help with all of it. This world has become a veil place to live in, and it hurts me deeply. “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). Paul tells us to encourage each other with these words. It is important that even if we are at odds with another person that we don’t name them as our enemy or push them away. “Do not associate with him, in order that he may feel ashamed. Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.” (2 Thessalonians 3:14-15).
Throughout my life I have been accustom to living in a world that continually puts people down until there is nothing left inside that person. I see this even in parents teaching their kids of tough love, I was one of those kids that were constantly being pushed down by people. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). We live in a world were words like Crushed, hurt, broken, Shattered, ext. are being used more and more. These struggles occur because we are so focused on me, that we forget what other people may feel or think. We must speak positive things into the air, and spend time lifting, people that are just hanging on, up to Jesus. “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3). As Christians we must stand firm in our faith and continue to fight we have encouragement and hope in Christ. We must hold what we know is true and continue to bring to this fallen world. “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15-17). I just want to encourage all who read this, that this fight isn’t over yet, but we have won. We don’t need to live in fear, or have to feel so down because at the end of the day we have Jesus at our side and nothing beats him. I pray as a nation that we would seek more than just ourselves, that we will open our hearts and our eyes to the truth. I pray that we can show compassion towards one another and not hostility or hate.“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”(2 Thessalonians 3:5).“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”(2 Thessalonians 3:16).
I do wish we would be more careful, and that we won’t attack each other over mindless things. I wish we could stop blatantly speaking rude and hurtful words to feel better about ourselves. The sad truth is that our world has become overran by sin, but we can’t focus on the evil that takes place. We need to swift our focus towards our savior Jesus Christ. We need to close our mouths and watch our tongues. Paul talked about the same thing in his letter to the Thessalonians. He said to them “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you, so that your daily life may win the respect of outsiders and so that you will not be dependent on anybody.” (1 Thessalonians 4:11-12). We need to humble ourselves and do our work. I am afraid Freedom of speech has enslaved us to the point where we think it is okay to say whatever we want at any time. Do we even think before speaking anymore?
It is pretty sad that I can read all of 1 & 2 Thessalonians and I can say to everything Paul is warning them about, we need help with all of it. This world has become a veil place to live in, and it hurts me deeply. “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). Paul tells us to encourage each other with these words. It is important that even if we are at odds with another person that we don’t name them as our enemy or push them away. “Do not associate with him, in order that he may feel ashamed. Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a brother.” (2 Thessalonians 3:14-15).
Throughout my life I have been accustom to living in a world that continually puts people down until there is nothing left inside that person. I see this even in parents teaching their kids of tough love, I was one of those kids that were constantly being pushed down by people. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up,” (1 Thessalonians 5:11). We live in a world were words like Crushed, hurt, broken, Shattered, ext. are being used more and more. These struggles occur because we are so focused on me, that we forget what other people may feel or think. We must speak positive things into the air, and spend time lifting, people that are just hanging on, up to Jesus. “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.” (2 Thessalonians 3:3). As Christians we must stand firm in our faith and continue to fight we have encouragement and hope in Christ. We must hold what we know is true and continue to bring to this fallen world. “So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the teachings we passed on to you, whether by word of mouth or by letter. May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word.” (2 Thessalonians 2:15-17). I just want to encourage all who read this, that this fight isn’t over yet, but we have won. We don’t need to live in fear, or have to feel so down because at the end of the day we have Jesus at our side and nothing beats him. I pray as a nation that we would seek more than just ourselves, that we will open our hearts and our eyes to the truth. I pray that we can show compassion towards one another and not hostility or hate.“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.”(2 Thessalonians 3:5).“Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.”(2 Thessalonians 3:16).
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