It seems that the author should read more. Well, Oh, gee! It crossed his mind that Esther was a Babylonian queen and Ruth might have played another role. Well, many Esthers have lived in history. This is an argument, based upon mathematical thought. Forgive the author, if this does not "make it plain". Power and influence (power, influence) is a combination of concepts and position (concepts, position). Whether one be in the front or back of a basketball court, one can assist provided he have sufficient "heart and hustle". In short, one is never truly out of position for making a difference in His Kingdom. Yet, most are only seeking the monetary reward; This is what most frequently baffles what might heal this planet, it inhabitant's bodies, and mostly importantly, their souls.
May This Week Be Filed With Blessings.
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Friday, October 27, 2017
Whales and Such;
We do not oft appreciate the lessons offered while young. The most arduous reading assignment during secondary school was a famous text by Melville. The instructor required fifty pages per night. The authors eyes were blurred each evening, when he finished. Although this is not "scripture", it is basis of underlying themes are based upon the reign of King Ahab, and it might make various references about the common conquest and countermoves of Israel's kings.
Yet, for those who are planning of reading that text one more time and have not read your Christian Cannon, try this verse on for size:
Psalm 104:24-35 (KJV)
And, when considering the Danielian prophesy of the mixed material stature, this is the fate of an non-theocracies.
As a modern urban bard named Black Sheep said, "you can get wid dis or get wid dat!"
As for the author, Jehovah is were it is at.
His head and [his] hairs [were] white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes [were] as a flame of fire; Revelation 1:14 [KJV]
That last implication shalt bring much ire and scorn. It was a brassy statement. So be it!
Do not let it make anyone stumble in the least.
May This Life Bring Numerous Seasons Of Blessings; Joy; Peace; and His Agape Love!
Yet, for those who are planning of reading that text one more time and have not read your Christian Cannon, try this verse on for size:
Psalm 104:24-35 (KJV)
And, when considering the Danielian prophesy of the mixed material stature, this is the fate of an non-theocracies.
As a modern urban bard named Black Sheep said, "you can get wid dis or get wid dat!"
As for the author, Jehovah is were it is at.
His head and [his] hairs [were] white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes [were] as a flame of fire; Revelation 1:14 [KJV]
That last implication shalt bring much ire and scorn. It was a brassy statement. So be it!
Do not let it make anyone stumble in the least.
May This Life Bring Numerous Seasons Of Blessings; Joy; Peace; and His Agape Love!
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Baby Ruth, Anyone?
The strangest thought crossed "the author's" mind, if such is permitted. Although, the author has been working on a technical, software engineering website, that might make some feel that he is "well-heeled". This is not the case; appearances can be "misleading", and not necessarily intentionally, so!
Well, after an evening of "wondering" how limited resources might be best spent, a stop a local Walgreen's resulting in a purchase of a "Baby Ruth" chocolate bar. And, in this mere "brand-name", out-popped, a Biblical insight that "stunned" and "excited" me.
Based up what the author has been total about Hebrew lineage, it is matrilineal. Other groups are patrilineal. Remember the Book of Ruth. History does not provide any recorded evidence in the canonized scripture of her life after Haman was hung high in the gallows. Did she birth a prince by her king. Ask, Sarah's handmaid, who one or more, of those the Lord promised her, the she might have never "truly" believed would arrive. This should shed some light on this world current chaos. When does one cease being Jewish by lineage? And, we, the Christians forever claim, the we shall bless the Lord's chosen. This he says brings His chosen blessing. Who you know one if you saw one; if this is a basis for determination. Would they know what the origins of their nationalities be. It might be within a group the hate beyond imagination.
This would require greater study for those who "really" would be interested in resolving the greatest threat for humanity! So, this is another assignment, if you chose, who among you is a descendant of a lineage of Hebrew women, based upon, a matrilineal definition. Visiting Genesis would answer this for some.
So forgive him, if the author enjoys a plate a vegetables. Is this such a crime? It does not mean that he is joining another nationality or group, or, forgotten a knowledge of his heritage, that is near or far.
Labels, mean very little. What does friend mean? When it is someone who always betrays others, including himself.
Would one accept financial advice from the "wealthiest businessmen"? Remember James, Yeshua's sibling. It will take some reading sorting those statements out. Start by reading the book with his name attached.
The author, at least, once heard a sermon that he did not appreciate. It sounded like a non-stop "hoop and holla" session that certain classes of preacher, teachers or leaders, are stereotypically famous for. The author is "unassuming", but does not appear so.
And, a "well-read" man among my church said, "it is the litany". Had the author understood the message; he would have been shouting along with everyone else.
Certainly, Saul, named Paul, would adjust accordingly. It can be quite a pleasure working among any sincere "faith-group". Whether silence, a shout, a clap of appreciation, a song sung acapella, or with any accompaniment acceptable for the congregation, show fervent praise, making such a transition so one might labour among those with kindred hearts is not a betrayal of one's original identity.
Are, we all more than a simple label contrived by man. Christian scripture says we all have a "unique name".
When read in scripture, the author could appreciate at the litany. He did not recognize it, while hearing the sermon.
This is much like the "religious lyrics" with non-traditional "music" often arising from a secular origin. In fact, much of the "stiff" music heard in churches, where making a "peep" during service would bring upon a child a pinch, was part of the "populous" music over many centuries before this. This includes that of the upper classes and commoners. Few men lived in the middle-classes. So, within a musical theme found among a famous choral, one might find a few notes or influence of troubadours from that time.
Such is the equivalent of hearing, forgive this comment, if it seems "sinful" for this web history, Herbie Hancock's cover of a Curt Cobain's single, that received limited air play. The combining of secular "class" with "baseness".
In the realm of Christian music, this would be the same as Kurt Franklin's remaking of a "classic" Watts hymn, with samples from popular secular music rifts emphasizing lyrical themes. The music and the lyric are divorced. It is the same as a book's cover and its contents.
So, based upon the comments of the current war which wages for some, what group would kill those it claims that it reveres?
A final note, on life, that might be unknown for some and others. Certain characteristic life are invisible for those who live differently. Reversal is not impossible; it is simply, difficult; Yet, He is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
In terms of living, most, of us past forty, know the great wisdom in eating less flesh, not drinking soft drinks, avoiding alcohol, and other harmful substances. And, we are "hated" by those who did not make the same "decisions".
As shared many times, weight loss is achieve-able by increasing a periodic "fast-cycle". Having a first meal at noon, then stopping sensible eating near seven-thirty or earlier, every other day, can result in drastic weight loss; however one should discuss this with a "trusted" medical physician. Especially one, who has a "better" physique than you, especially, if it is a woman. Forgive the stereotype; but, most stereotypes are based upon other perceptions. From the perspective of a man, who woman frequently "run-over" and call a whimp, social aspects of being overweight, the competition for employment arising from "flirts", with attractive "physical traits", the barrage of insults from children, youth, and adults whom might have more girth than you before all is said and done, can be overwhelming, unbearable, and a nuisance. So, forgive this "shallow" stereotype.
And for the "hoop and holla" pastors of yore, a lynching might result from a public message unacceptable by some.
One can "wisely" wean himself from many addictions. Prayer is the first step. Then, wise behaviors follow. Praying for something, then, not sincerely pursuing it shows one's level of interest.
This is quite true for an addiction that has not been practiced for many years. The rate of relapse is greater when placed among a "symbol" of a past addictions that has a course lasting for a decade of more. This is why some, resting in a "fallen", hate those offering encouragement, so. With this said, it might sound inhumane, uncompassionate, and definitely non-Christian, but placing the "tool" that one feels will best assist them near them. And, letting it be, and sincerely asking the Lord that He heal them is wisest.
Now, although others hate it when their behaviors are forecasted, history, short-term and long, suggests that "money" will be placed in front of me, seeing if the author will give chase. A few spare "coins" will be tossed, in various places of opportunity.
Unfortunately, men, whom claim that they fully understand psychology, live among the sheep of Psalms 23. They will test Whom? This is the foolishness of many doctoral theses from this era and past.
If men spent, eons recording seemingly miraculous experiences, before the days of "holographic" concerts, projectors, stereo speakers and receivers, and measured the Sun reversing course, columns of fire at night, plus a river becoming blood. Does one need a curse of frogs in his master bedroom before he accepts that the Alpha, Omega and all that resides, within the pages of physical history, most of which is unknown and unrecorded, is real? Would one go that far in proving what he simply cannot accept? Simply accept something exists which you do not fully understand. Would you say this of "evil" behaviors? How many of those do you drink so deeply of?
What remains implicit in blasphemy, arising from human experiences other than disillusionment and other mildly mitigating factors, is one's false belief that sufficient knowledge and the power that one gains from deception, gives him a "god-like" status. In that, he desired His very position! Yet, answer this, can you fight satan on your own, if he arrived on your doorstep or slipped in through a seep in the insulation.
Many year's past, an acquaintance who called her friend the "god of this or that subject while in high-school", in the midst of this author's years of blasphemistic phrases, this is one title that he would not assume. Such countered the traditional teaching of her faith heritage. The only question that the author would ever respond with was, "Girl, have you LOST your mind?"
History records that the author has had the most challenges along this line. Yet, let us all pray, that the lessons acquired will result in fewer verbal blasphemies, and those arising from disrespectful action, and others which suggest the same.
If we all received what we deserve for your behaviors, negative or positive, we would have all merited the "penalty of death", based upon not observing a Sabbath; This is most certainly true.
Any, wealthy among us who worked "seven-day" weeks building profitable businesses?
Is your "comfortable" lifestyle your reward? Did you brake any local, state, or federal laws in the process of acquiring your wealth? Do you still violate such laws? What about the requirement of registering a "trademark" and incorporating, before conducting one's first transaction.
Such a statement is not directed at anyone or organization, in particular.
In terms, of "addiction", when defined as spending "time" that might best be used elsewhere, whether the activity is "acceptable" or "unacceptable", the author should divorce himself from this note-taking mechanism. That thought concern Ruth was so savory; the author enjoyed sharing it!
Got Nuts! How about almonds, pecans, walnuts, and so one. Although Castor and his twin rest on the bottom of the sea, it might be that one dream shalt be realize in time for this year's delayed frost.
We have never been promised the realization of life dreams, especially, the silliest ones. It those were fulfilled, life truly would be a Hell? Winning a fortune in the form of numerous gambling prizes, would have brought upon me a cascade of the silliest and most vile aspiration that this man's history holds.
For mine enemies first, those unknown, uncaring and indifferent next, friends, family, and He who loves me most, may your and Your future be a reservoir welling from a spring flowing with "infinite" blessings.
-
Well, after an evening of "wondering" how limited resources might be best spent, a stop a local Walgreen's resulting in a purchase of a "Baby Ruth" chocolate bar. And, in this mere "brand-name", out-popped, a Biblical insight that "stunned" and "excited" me.
Based up what the author has been total about Hebrew lineage, it is matrilineal. Other groups are patrilineal. Remember the Book of Ruth. History does not provide any recorded evidence in the canonized scripture of her life after Haman was hung high in the gallows. Did she birth a prince by her king. Ask, Sarah's handmaid, who one or more, of those the Lord promised her, the she might have never "truly" believed would arrive. This should shed some light on this world current chaos. When does one cease being Jewish by lineage? And, we, the Christians forever claim, the we shall bless the Lord's chosen. This he says brings His chosen blessing. Who you know one if you saw one; if this is a basis for determination. Would they know what the origins of their nationalities be. It might be within a group the hate beyond imagination.
This would require greater study for those who "really" would be interested in resolving the greatest threat for humanity! So, this is another assignment, if you chose, who among you is a descendant of a lineage of Hebrew women, based upon, a matrilineal definition. Visiting Genesis would answer this for some.
So forgive him, if the author enjoys a plate a vegetables. Is this such a crime? It does not mean that he is joining another nationality or group, or, forgotten a knowledge of his heritage, that is near or far.
Labels, mean very little. What does friend mean? When it is someone who always betrays others, including himself.
Would one accept financial advice from the "wealthiest businessmen"? Remember James, Yeshua's sibling. It will take some reading sorting those statements out. Start by reading the book with his name attached.
The author, at least, once heard a sermon that he did not appreciate. It sounded like a non-stop "hoop and holla" session that certain classes of preacher, teachers or leaders, are stereotypically famous for. The author is "unassuming", but does not appear so.
And, a "well-read" man among my church said, "it is the litany". Had the author understood the message; he would have been shouting along with everyone else.
Certainly, Saul, named Paul, would adjust accordingly. It can be quite a pleasure working among any sincere "faith-group". Whether silence, a shout, a clap of appreciation, a song sung acapella, or with any accompaniment acceptable for the congregation, show fervent praise, making such a transition so one might labour among those with kindred hearts is not a betrayal of one's original identity.
Are, we all more than a simple label contrived by man. Christian scripture says we all have a "unique name".
When read in scripture, the author could appreciate at the litany. He did not recognize it, while hearing the sermon.
This is much like the "religious lyrics" with non-traditional "music" often arising from a secular origin. In fact, much of the "stiff" music heard in churches, where making a "peep" during service would bring upon a child a pinch, was part of the "populous" music over many centuries before this. This includes that of the upper classes and commoners. Few men lived in the middle-classes. So, within a musical theme found among a famous choral, one might find a few notes or influence of troubadours from that time.
Such is the equivalent of hearing, forgive this comment, if it seems "sinful" for this web history, Herbie Hancock's cover of a Curt Cobain's single, that received limited air play. The combining of secular "class" with "baseness".
In the realm of Christian music, this would be the same as Kurt Franklin's remaking of a "classic" Watts hymn, with samples from popular secular music rifts emphasizing lyrical themes. The music and the lyric are divorced. It is the same as a book's cover and its contents.
So, based upon the comments of the current war which wages for some, what group would kill those it claims that it reveres?
A final note, on life, that might be unknown for some and others. Certain characteristic life are invisible for those who live differently. Reversal is not impossible; it is simply, difficult; Yet, He is a Rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
In terms of living, most, of us past forty, know the great wisdom in eating less flesh, not drinking soft drinks, avoiding alcohol, and other harmful substances. And, we are "hated" by those who did not make the same "decisions".
As shared many times, weight loss is achieve-able by increasing a periodic "fast-cycle". Having a first meal at noon, then stopping sensible eating near seven-thirty or earlier, every other day, can result in drastic weight loss; however one should discuss this with a "trusted" medical physician. Especially one, who has a "better" physique than you, especially, if it is a woman. Forgive the stereotype; but, most stereotypes are based upon other perceptions. From the perspective of a man, who woman frequently "run-over" and call a whimp, social aspects of being overweight, the competition for employment arising from "flirts", with attractive "physical traits", the barrage of insults from children, youth, and adults whom might have more girth than you before all is said and done, can be overwhelming, unbearable, and a nuisance. So, forgive this "shallow" stereotype.
And for the "hoop and holla" pastors of yore, a lynching might result from a public message unacceptable by some.
One can "wisely" wean himself from many addictions. Prayer is the first step. Then, wise behaviors follow. Praying for something, then, not sincerely pursuing it shows one's level of interest.
This is quite true for an addiction that has not been practiced for many years. The rate of relapse is greater when placed among a "symbol" of a past addictions that has a course lasting for a decade of more. This is why some, resting in a "fallen", hate those offering encouragement, so. With this said, it might sound inhumane, uncompassionate, and definitely non-Christian, but placing the "tool" that one feels will best assist them near them. And, letting it be, and sincerely asking the Lord that He heal them is wisest.
Now, although others hate it when their behaviors are forecasted, history, short-term and long, suggests that "money" will be placed in front of me, seeing if the author will give chase. A few spare "coins" will be tossed, in various places of opportunity.
Unfortunately, men, whom claim that they fully understand psychology, live among the sheep of Psalms 23. They will test Whom? This is the foolishness of many doctoral theses from this era and past.
If men spent, eons recording seemingly miraculous experiences, before the days of "holographic" concerts, projectors, stereo speakers and receivers, and measured the Sun reversing course, columns of fire at night, plus a river becoming blood. Does one need a curse of frogs in his master bedroom before he accepts that the Alpha, Omega and all that resides, within the pages of physical history, most of which is unknown and unrecorded, is real? Would one go that far in proving what he simply cannot accept? Simply accept something exists which you do not fully understand. Would you say this of "evil" behaviors? How many of those do you drink so deeply of?
What remains implicit in blasphemy, arising from human experiences other than disillusionment and other mildly mitigating factors, is one's false belief that sufficient knowledge and the power that one gains from deception, gives him a "god-like" status. In that, he desired His very position! Yet, answer this, can you fight satan on your own, if he arrived on your doorstep or slipped in through a seep in the insulation.
Many year's past, an acquaintance who called her friend the "god of this or that subject while in high-school", in the midst of this author's years of blasphemistic phrases, this is one title that he would not assume. Such countered the traditional teaching of her faith heritage. The only question that the author would ever respond with was, "Girl, have you LOST your mind?"
History records that the author has had the most challenges along this line. Yet, let us all pray, that the lessons acquired will result in fewer verbal blasphemies, and those arising from disrespectful action, and others which suggest the same.
If we all received what we deserve for your behaviors, negative or positive, we would have all merited the "penalty of death", based upon not observing a Sabbath; This is most certainly true.
Any, wealthy among us who worked "seven-day" weeks building profitable businesses?
Is your "comfortable" lifestyle your reward? Did you brake any local, state, or federal laws in the process of acquiring your wealth? Do you still violate such laws? What about the requirement of registering a "trademark" and incorporating, before conducting one's first transaction.
Such a statement is not directed at anyone or organization, in particular.
In terms, of "addiction", when defined as spending "time" that might best be used elsewhere, whether the activity is "acceptable" or "unacceptable", the author should divorce himself from this note-taking mechanism. That thought concern Ruth was so savory; the author enjoyed sharing it!
Got Nuts! How about almonds, pecans, walnuts, and so one. Although Castor and his twin rest on the bottom of the sea, it might be that one dream shalt be realize in time for this year's delayed frost.
We have never been promised the realization of life dreams, especially, the silliest ones. It those were fulfilled, life truly would be a Hell? Winning a fortune in the form of numerous gambling prizes, would have brought upon me a cascade of the silliest and most vile aspiration that this man's history holds.
For mine enemies first, those unknown, uncaring and indifferent next, friends, family, and He who loves me most, may your and Your future be a reservoir welling from a spring flowing with "infinite" blessings.
-
Monday, October 23, 2017
The Art and Source of American Blasphemy
In the America of the modern age, not a single applicable law, trumps Galatian 5:18-13. Yet, many "de-facto" laws exist in a country which argues "the prayer in school issue", when prayers need not be spoken. What could the true issue "possibly be". An issue of religious conformance. If one does ever pray, it must be this corporate prayer. And, then the next step, is if one does ever "speak" with the Lord internally, one must believe this, pray this, fell this, and say this....Many argue over whether praying at 9:00 A.M., 12:00 A.M., and 3:00 P.M. is a sign of participating in an "unrespectable", "unsavory", or "terroristic-faith" with an "oppressive history of violence", yet the New Testament Epistle's of Paul, that many of the five largest faiths consider of "immeasurable-able value", states that one should pray, commune with God, without ceasing.
Please forgive, some of the erratic "web-posts" not befitting the "intended tenor" of a "web-log" concerning "God-fearing" faith. The author was living amongst a small community, in which, he was not wanted. Mostly likely, this was the result of a regular stream of Gospel music, and the audible misbehavior of neighboring "units". In that, the author is not a man of substantial means, nor seeing what "wealth attracts in this world", the accumulation of those silos, storehouses, of grain described in Luke 12:14-34 [KJV] leave me with very little interest in chasing the senseless rewards of this life!
Most psychologist know how one builds a profile and for this sole statement of "faith-alone", many wolves among the sheep in various churches shall chase, pursue, cripple, and devour the fat mutton in their midst. Wealth trumps faith in a country with an economy driven more by the exchange and acquisition of "mena" than the "spiritual" refinement of mankind and the communities, which we compose.
And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.
But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
So [is] he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
The life is more than meat, and the body [is more] than raiment.
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
If then God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more [will he clothe] you, O ye of little faith?
And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
This lesson of America's ever-present and over-omninous lust for a never-ending "stream" of wealth, became brutally apparent over the past few months. After being driven from an apartment unit by constant running water, during "well-known" periods of rest, and growing weary of the numerous "hints" that the author's employer did not value, appreciate, or want him among her staff, he simply left. He decided that he should finally learn the most important lesson this life shall ever teach:
"Simply get up and walk away from any unfruitful relationship, in which one is not respected or treated with any equity or decency, without worrying about of the cost."
This should be done without concern for one's "long-term" fate, unless one is responsible for the care of others whom are minors and might be left unattended with an irresponsible adult. Yet, often being called a "dog", the author's greatest flaw claimed by others is his loyalty. Not intending any disrespect for the person whom last made this observation, the plucking of ambition feathers was not needed. They simply needed "bathing and dusting".
And, learning about another "de-facto" law of American culture, driven by those who value satan's rewards more than the joy of a "God-fearing" life, non-profit charitable organizations, outside the realm of some churches, should not be in existence. If mankind followed faith with the "passion" that consumes them while in search for monetary-gain or other carnal pleasures, then United Way and any organization under its umbrella would not be needed. This should be what the "high-brow" logician calls a "vacuous proof".
And. most will accept "certain statements" and close their ears, eyes, minds, and hearts, when a term of academic origin arises. Yet, it might be used for a reason. And, asking its purpose and checking a reference for its meaning, should not be humiliating, but enlightening. It is simply part of "normal" communication". And, many seek training not for self-enrichment, but for the meeting of "God-focused" goals, dare the author say, for the growth of His Community. And, the wolves among us will argue based upon:
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, [shall he] not much more [clothe] you, O ye of little faith?
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
that Jesus Christ's profession, carpentry, was a completely "unneeded" field or sign of a "non-divine" nature. Currently the author's personal fight, is likely based in the statement that the minimum "we" are truly promised in Christian scripture is "clothing and food". It is a "ever-present, never-ending" struggle of every Christian, that our battle is not with the other humans on this Earth, nor the other "societies of animal-life" that were created during the first few passages of Genesis, but with those forces of wickedness in high places. Despite, the epitaphs and non-stop stream of dispersion thrown with violent vehemence, this is the behavior of men who cannot appreciate or value the "spiritual discernment" described in 1 Colossions 2:14 [KJV]. Yet, this world is overrun with "natural, wildly-developed" men.
On the topic of what this minimum is, one must also consider Luke 11:11-14 [KJV]
If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if [he ask] a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
We can reason that, if our own father's will give us "good" gifts in the midst of their "fragile" fleshly nature, then how much more will the Lord give us not only the Holy Ghost, but what he feels is "meet" for our position, in His community, and how we might help those sheep amongst us. Yet, seeing the wolves and not following them has always been a challenge.
And, he teaches us lessons that take a little study discerning from His Word. Forgive me, the last few days have been somewhat of a challenge, so with this next assertion the author asks that you search through the scripture and find it, based upon the instruction in Second Timothy 2 :15 and 1 John 2:27, please read a few translations of the latter verse, its interpretation can vary drastically based upon the wording.
Christ's words coupled with a few proverbs, support the lesson which the author states is a quite "difficult pill", the human equivalent of a mixture of a "lethal and hallucinogenic" drugs. Christ stated that, "we should meet the needs of any person who truly needs it; this instead of simply offering prayer. Yet, he said, when we read a little farther in this passage or proverbs, that we should wisely discern if this is a genuine need."
Blessing and curses, how we view our live's immediate personal situation will either bring us joy, albeit arising out of a tempest of emotions, or keep up us in a state of despair.
Forgive the author, if this "web-log" describes his life's situation more so than the Lord's Majesty. Might He grant me a stone that levels a flock of bird's at a time, a playmate from the late-1970s, claimed that his earthly father believed that money makes the Earth rotate, yet, if ever questioned by an attorney, he said, that "[it] makes the world go round." My loud response was, "No, love makes the world go round."And, my intention was that, "No, Agape Love makes His Kingdom abound."
Often, when we communicate, our assumptions and intentions, mar our hearing and responses. If he can forgive a statement in a public forum about someone whom few could discern, he was dealing with every child's greatest fear, the loss of a parent, the longing for the resolution of irreconcilable differences, and finding a reunion. One which might occur or might not. Yet, only the Lord knows what is best, seeing that He is Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and Omniscient, this is a lesson that many "mature" adults, well over eighty, must learn.
Although many of these wolves among us, exert their "free-will" against the true Will of the Lord. Seeing that we are not the three divine-Omni's, pardon the "casual" abbreviation, let us simply accept what we can change through prayer, petition, and faith-based action, accept those situations that the Lord has not fully resolved and might not in our present times, and with as much poise and humility that we can muster, accept these differences until His Kingdom comes and all is resolved.
And, for those who feel so strongly about Saint Francis of Assisi's prayer and the encouragement that it has granted, please do not "curse" me with prayers claiming that the author is an unrepentant heretic. For Proverbs 26:2 says that an "undeserved curse never settles" and has many translations' one being:
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. [Pro 26:2 NIV]
For one never knows another's circumstance and the judgement that we pass in our "headlong" prayers, especially, without a sincere study of scriptures whom we might share, could cause a curse that does not land upon the one whom you despise. It might travel for many centuries looking for one whom is deserving of the "harm" intended for a person "innocent" of the accusations. So, for those "curses" sent the way of the author for statements, that might have seemed inappropriate or actions that seem highly wicked. Not knowing another's circumstances, the full-extent of the facts, let us pray may these "curses" be broken, if they are undeserved. And may they settle upon the author, if he deserves them. Let us forgive our "myopic-hatred".
Back on the topic of the "fine nuances" of what "is" is. "Does money make the world go around?" Is that the motion of mankind's actions, based upon the Biblical definition of worldliness? In this case, the chase of wealth and the numerous wars, battles, skirmishes, fights, riots, and insurrections that result, occasionally years after the original offense, this statement is true and one's Father must be a common One.
If this statement was motivated by the "above-mentioned" search for "wealth-untold", then one's father, not necessarily, his earthly one is the mixture of those forces of wicked with which we all wage war, including the parents that we, respectively, had in the 1970s. And, we all know the "non-stop" chaos caused by the slightest inclination or suggestion , whether intended or not, that another's family has more than one's own. And, this in any quality of "seeming-value", especially in the mind. eyes. and hearts of children can cause fights, whose damage reverberate for numerous generations.. And, the mature adults among us must admit that this is a common situation that does not resolve itself as we age. And, this can get worse when we reach that season of life, at which our "child-like" and "child-ish" traits from early year's resurface.
And, next does, "Agape Love make His Kingdom revolve."? Your answer is your own. Keep it near your heart; for it can cost you the entirety of your earthly possessions and life. Hoards of swine and ravenous dogs exist in this world with shaggy coats of wild-hair. Stop and review some of the previous statements. This is not a scathing rebuke of that childhood playmate.
During one of the last remembered sightings with his sibling, and possibly, a relative, she mentioned that "the author simply spends and never saves" it will eventually run out. In defense, he must mention that any savings account in this world motivated by "greed" is the equivalent of a sieve holding pulverized-wheat.
Businessmen, including bankers, can be ruthless and dishonest. Also, a Heavenly Father, as with any "earthly" father who is as "wise" as those in Luke 11:11-13 (KJV), will give his children "good gifts". If they are ripped away by the more violent among us, when one has "concern for those who feign need, more so, than have need", the child will acquire a lesson that will reverberate for eternity. Yet, it has already been quite "well-stated" by Christ. Nothing new exists under this Sun.
And, based upon my current personal situation, something told by many within the local business community and professional among its social service organizations, many shelters can be a roaming ground for those who "feign" this need. As told, by a former employer who offered a size-able salary, "it is never enough." And, considering these verse in Ecclesiastes,
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.
What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?
[One] generation passeth away, and [another] generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.
The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits.
All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea [is] not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.
All things [are] full of labour; man cannot utter [it]: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.
Is there [any] thing whereof it may be said, See, this [is] new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.
[There is] no remembrance of former [things]; neither shall there be [any] remembrance of [things] that are to come with [those] that shall come after.
Ecclesiates 1:1-11 [KJV]
Based upon the author's life's circumstances, he was quite correct and likely saved the author's life, providing an opportunity of seeing experiences in graduate school and a decade's worth of "volunteer-service" work in many churches, albeit none are perfect.
And, considering the statement made by my 1970s playmate's acquaintance, when last seen, it can exhaust itself, if not taken by the violent amongst us, thieve and hooligan. These are not, as powerful as, the banking networks, spawned in greed, especially in a day of electronic transactions, when an account can be drained by members of the internal software engineering teams without being tracked, but the fraud conducted, by those "untrained" in the "fineries and nuances" of banking systems are regularly caught, using the "tracking mechanisms" available in modern computing networks.
These same "mechanisms" are seemingly "lost", when the "inner circle" of a banking corporation's development team are accused of fraud. Wealth gotten by "ill-gotten" gain is not sustainable. Plus, that acquired properly can be taken by force. So, placing one's hope in the size of one's bank account is not wise. Although, the vast majority of Americans do and would not openly say so.
The last few years of volunteering, supporting, and, by "chance", arriving at that location, resulted in a view of a "unique" cooperative dynamic, as told by a local businessperson and a father who worked among social service agencies, these organizations have a "profit-focus", being labelled as a racket, by the former. Many of those who roam around the shelter do not need housing with its walls; they might simply "hang-out" during the days and take from strangers, who directly give them clothing, food, and shoes. While this shelter made the author remember the "statement" that its founder lives, or has lived, the life of a rather wealthy person in a resort state, where an acquaintance who is a former businessperson also has a lavish retirement home, by the standards of most Americans. And, those who really are "not in need" will try taking every last possession, from anyone arriving in the shelter, who will discard what they cannot carry with them, as they try "re-establishing" their lives.
Ironically, while volunteering on a Friday, a resident working and residing in relatively "new" high-quality housing units made a disturbing statement while watching the account of the "drug-induced" death of a famous singer and her daughter. While working, the author, releasing a few actions from his right-hand, purchased lots of new bar soap from a local dollar store. At least, fifty-dollars were spent at each store run for soap plus gallons of bleach, pine cleaner, and more, when purchased on a regular basis. Until he heard a dock-clerk asks where he should put the "store-returns", after one drop of "post-winter" thermal-knits. These cost reaching nearly one hundred dollars. The lady, in these new units said, she did not know why anyone would be so concerned about another person's life.
Not being one with a "hateful-mindset", seeing that she was a member of a social group other than the singer, my first assumption was that she was "bitterly" saying, from her life's difficult experiences, why would anyone be concerned about her? But, it dawned upon me that she might have enjoyed seeing the fall of an entertainer, possibly, arising from racial-hatred. And, it simply might have been the result of the American struggle for wealth. She might enjoy seeing every "star's" fall which airs on television.
Yet, from the experience of my last few days and the level of aggression amongst shelter residents and staff members, directed at the author that arose when genuine honesty stated that my fuel tank was low, my funds were short, and the author is a "man" near fifty, who really has never had an interest in fornication and has been chaste for much of his adult life was alarming. So, the statement proven true by Matthew 7:6 [KJV] holds this day. May the Lord be True and every man be a liar!
Pardon, the digression, but an experience stemming from the early 1990s, when staying briefly in the best managed shelter in this area for its abbreviated, temporary half-month's stay, which the "homeless" would extend for a whole month, if someone found employment, re-entered my mind. A tall woman standing nearly "seventy-three" inches tall and "out-weighing" me asked for a few of my chocolate donuts that the author had bought, with funds from the employment that he found.
A few days later she asked for the rest of his gallon of milk, remaining. He shared. A couple of year's later, he thought about volunteering at the shelter, after a long-needed vacation. This arose from over a year's worth of data processing employment with its common fifty-plus hour weeks, without any rest besides weekends. And, in all honesty, these should have been spent in church. This likely would have provided the needed life's redirection, yet looking for a "sounding board", he sought a "co-worker", whom would tolerate the "blah,blah, and blah".
Well, once again, this large woman was at the shelter and when seen, she asked the author for five dollars, he did not have it in his wallet or he might have given it. She became incredibly aggressive and put her hands on him. He tolerated the "forcefulness". Who intervened, a "co-worker" standing under five feet and four inches, weighing about a hundred and twenty pounds. All she said was, "[large woman's name] if you do not stop that, you will lose your housing.". The aggressor stopped, immediately.
It was this single power that stayed the "ugly behavior of the large woman". The author's life and struggles have been somewhat a part of what was leading an attempt at improving the state of social service agencies from an internal perspective. This is quite difficult. It is like a sincere-Christian, -Hebrew, -Muslim, -Hindu, -Bhuddist, or any man, whose life's goal is meeting the "ideals" for a harmonious community on this Earth and an attainment of the "highest peaceful" standard of living, entering an "organized" crime ring, hoping that he can quell the dysfunctions present in the life of all humans, since the fall of mankind.
This last statement will likely be unacceptable for some, based on the faith categories listed. Please, do not completely shut your ears. Some say "peace" is unattainable, yet it should be a goal we strive after. Remember who we fight against. the entity is not "cage-able" or "bind-able" by physical means. So being a relative of a retired "social worker", who was considering taking a reduction in income so he might work as the director of social services at a local county hospital that has seen horribly dysfunctions, since the 1970s based upon my recollections.
Being that the family lifestyle did not necessitate the mentioned salary, a concern for a father's decrease in income was not critical. As, it has so happened, the author's misfortune has resulted in some improvement. For one, his first stay, the result of a horrific accident and unfortunate living circumstances, placed him in a ward, where a nurse shared that a young woman who had "catatonic states", had been in the facility for over half a year and was over four months pregnant. And, one of the male clients' unforgettable statements was, "that is fun, if you do not get caught".
The outcome of this stay, when the ward was a mixture of female and male clients in small dark rooms with a pair of cots, was a partitioning of the male and female clients, plus the addition of exercise equipment for expending the stresses one might feel when facing a personal situation that has not resolved itself, and a television and radio for "healthy distractions". Unfortunately, the "top-quality" personnel, in any field, especially one with "higher than average starting compensation" and a small pool of available "trained" workers, is often lacking. So, indiscretions still have been seen on future visits, especially, in terms, of allowed media viewing and listening. All of mankind are works in process.
And, the most "irritating" portion of the last experience was the types of connections that cross bloodlines, in this world that effects its social and economic direction. Words and aspirations travel. Saying, "would not it be wonderful, if every town had a center for new residents that explained the critical tasks, a list of the many large and medium-sized stores for food, clothes, and etc, plus a listing of housing options for all-income levels, employment opportunities, plus sources of "faith-activity" and communities" might produce such a community center. Yet, great beginnings do not always have the most "fabulous" of endings, and on occasion, they can be horrible.
And, the knowledge that the author's life, its experiences, and desire that it improves, at least, in a small way the "world" which is here, he stated that those in shelters with a long history of frequent apartment evictions, homelessness, transience, and indigence, should have "long-term" housing that makes the saving of that between a three and eight month buffer of expenses, that financial experts recommend, possible. With the assistance of "honest" conservators, who are as few and far between as double suns seen from the earth's sky, such citizen's, who struggle with apartment evictions, could maintain stable housing, with "reliable" employment. Or, this is an hypothesis.
Social connections and the power of "an idea" that has been frequently tried, occasionally, with "great success" or "glaring failure" might have generated these units, at a shelter which will not garner "my endorsement" or "willing donation" again. Such a unit was not sought by the author, they are "likely" earned and for the "long-term" or "frequent residents".
A spot on the street was "fine". The only other time, that this place was used "well-over" a year ago was when the author's first contract offer on a home fell through and his "social living" arrangement dissolved. He noticed that some residents would wake him immediately when he fell asleep. Needing sleep for his "fifty-plus" hour work week, he slept in his car. This lasted approximately a couple of weeks, before finding the first apartment that he ever lost, when he left a "work-relationship", in which, he was not respected. The only other lease broken, without paying a termination agreement, was one month before the lease's end, in units that accepted section eight, and charged him more in "the lease payments that he made" for his unit than other non-section eight clients, for a comparable unit. Every other "lease-exit" met any negotiated "lease-termination" agreement.
In light of this, the typical approach of social service workers is that every client is "intentionally deceptive and dishonest", when many of them were in the same situations. Being "trustees" in the equivalent of an economic prison for those who actually need a shelter for establishing employment and housing, they have very little tolerance for any of those who seek assistance. As stated by an old co-worker, those who enter shelters more than once are called "repeated offenders". It seemed a cruel statement, at the time, considering the author's perspective and life's experiences. Often, when it rains it pours, this is a Spring-time, in the midst of an Autumn, once more. And, some parts of this world have season of downpours lasting months. Such times produce the thicket of a rain forest with all the associated "life-forms'. Yet, some have behavioral dysfunctions that are not "acceptable" for any. Yet, others have a behavioral "dysfunctions" by exceeding the "norm" in a positive direction, but, this is "unacceptable" for certain members of society.
Many do not like the author speaking of his right-hand and its works that many find "offensive and unacceptable", they claim that they are "prideful" boast. If merited, let the author's fall cometh. These are only mentioned, in hopes of showing the those with "unfairly bestowed" social labels, being it a "frightening" medical diagnosis or social category, based upon race, creed, religion, nationality or other standing, be considered worthwhile.
At least, if they say that they or some of those among them might merit the respect of others, and have some "tangible value" for the world community, a community that might not want them based upon that label, they are "ridiculed". Delicate pink roses grow among thorns. Yet, after working at the shelter kitchen on a few occasions, starting on Thanksgiving of 1998, he noticed that the quality of the food was extremely low. Most meals, outside of holidays, were a "crude" goulash, pudding or jello, a few vegetables, plus rolls and milk. Forgive more for saying this, since my personal records are missing after my swift exist from the author's last living situation.
But, the author wrote a local international food supplier, asking if it could supply a few better options. Looking at the local supermarkets oversupply of frozen dinners, meals, and other items within their food lines, and the product "shrinkage" plus the "well-known" fact that most manufactures have about ten percent waste from undelivered products. The author asked, if they could share with the clients of the local shelter. Being a person who prejudges as all mankind does, my assumption, before seeing my first meal, during this last visit, and knowing the nature of the "donation handling", was that the residents were not "well-nourished". This hasty decision brought forth a mouth full of "wet-shoe". The meals were much better. But, who divides us?
Deep seated hatreds rarely subside, the nature of the dislike and distrust can be inter-family, be it immediate of extended, or between individuals who would never consider another person family, or a descendant of the Adam of Genesis, and most likely would view that person as apart of a lesser "human" group.
Yet, in light of the author's experience, being considered an easy mark for robbery, overly generous, by those who will smile and show kindness, when something is sought, yet scoff, belittle, and degrade a "person", when one has exhausted all the resources that he can give. In what category, does this place one? Be honest about others and yourself. The first step for recovery is accepting that one has a problem. If the social service entity that might have given the residents a long-term housing option for "building" a savings buffer or the "food" supplier decides that they might pull support, please be prayerful about the decision.
It might put someone who really cannot "adjust" how they respond, when they meet those who persist in kindness, as long as, they can take all the possessions of the kind and his very life, when he has exhausted the "economic sap" that provides the means for growing one's personal money-tree, albeit modest and "well-shaped", in a "extremely defensive" position.
In the author's life, he has rarely "grossly" insulted those who have "genuinely" assisted him. And, one "insult" can be "so" hurtful that it is never forgiven. And, the "touchy subject" of social stratification, those entering a place which one feels others do not merit and the personal desire that, others whom have not had your struggles, especially, those who value the very life advice that you have always known, yet have not always heeded, while realizing the "painful" consequences, feel the "full-brunt" of your reality and more, for simply showing compassion.
Bad experiences, in such places, had by one or their family members might be the reason that some give the residents of such places a "haughty" look and insulting alms, such a "pastries and clothing", some that might contain poisons.
Yet, some lessons, learned from the simple skill of asked about another's successful skills, is that Thrift stores are some the most successful businesses, among non-profit organizations. And, that a small shopping area might have an anchor site, one whose fees covers the entire cost of the building, which might be purchasable, within a decade. Being that experience has seen, at least one "dwindling grocery store" chain have it's unwanted buildings purchased with"grants" for the use of a "profit:non-profit" network, collecting donated items that one can place on shelves, until they are sold, is a quite profitable venture. This is quite true, if those are new quality products.
The experience of being robbed and physically struck, by, albeit a smaller person, left the author livid. This is why some "professionals" say some clients cannot be helped. They never "Adjust", walking away from that lifestyle of an "aggressive" and "deceptive" hustle. As stated earlier, giving a person a very small amount of "money" and seeing, if it is well-handled and repaid, is the "first-step", in reforming a "hustling lifestyle". If a small debt remains unpaid or a requested loan is never repaid, then terminating any future relationship, especially one which elevates a person "well-beyond" a position that life's circumstances permit, is wise.
The most "paranoid of interpretations" of a statement, made while under duress, resulted in a claimed offense. This was simply a ploy for taking the small portion of means remaining. The most value of what remains, is a burnt portion of a gold or sliver note, earned by an ancestor which spent many years working in the heat of the Jim Crow South, who earned it through a hardship, that only a true mother might know, feeding her family, so they might work instead of herself. She found herself eating "bacon-drippings" from a charred skillet at the end of the work-week. This from an extreme hunger. This legacy was told by a mother with her own fallibility, yet from the tall, thin photos of a woman who stood about five-eleven and weighed about a hundred and fifteen pounds, seemed strong supporting evidence for the parental lesson.
Considering those in urban areas, hustle with extreme, so life might be manage-able, accepting "help" from another, without becoming so incredibly aggressive, that it destroys those who care about many whom feel mistreated, misused, and maligned is unwise. This statement could be said with the ugliest of hateful words, belittling those who used a simple and obviously misunderstood statement for justifying an attack on one who funds were nearly exhausted.
This is one reason that the author has not only made blasphemous statements in his late teens. It seems that few are sincerely interested in a disciplined pursuit of faith. We might follow some of the simplest rules and resolve problems that, this life has seen cause the worst of disasters. Prayer works wonders; but taking a timely action with a step of His Love, can resolve a revolution before it occurs.
It seems that few, if any are serious in a world that needs serious God-fearing men, women, and children. My conclusion after life's fall and sudden down-spiral, was that these dysfunctions were the result of mankind, being deceived by satan and not seeking scripture for "strategies" that "help us survive" in El-Shaddai's Kingdom. So, satan and humans will never much change. it is "unrepentative" through eons untold. This seems unwise. The author has often said, "That he would not wish such a "death sentence" diagnosis as his on anyone!" Yet, satan is deserving of the full-brunt of it. These behavioral dysfunctions are delivered solely by him. The wages of sin are sickness. Although, scriptures might sound or read different, based upon one set of verses,
[Mar 4:12 KJV] 12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and [their] sins should be forgiven them.
So seek the truth with all your heart, without concern for the cost....
[Heb 11:6 KJV] 6 But without faith [it is] impossible to please [Him]: for He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and [that] He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
May Your Week Be Blessed.
Please forgive, some of the erratic "web-posts" not befitting the "intended tenor" of a "web-log" concerning "God-fearing" faith. The author was living amongst a small community, in which, he was not wanted. Mostly likely, this was the result of a regular stream of Gospel music, and the audible misbehavior of neighboring "units". In that, the author is not a man of substantial means, nor seeing what "wealth attracts in this world", the accumulation of those silos, storehouses, of grain described in Luke 12:14-34 [KJV] leave me with very little interest in chasing the senseless rewards of this life!
Most psychologist know how one builds a profile and for this sole statement of "faith-alone", many wolves among the sheep in various churches shall chase, pursue, cripple, and devour the fat mutton in their midst. Wealth trumps faith in a country with an economy driven more by the exchange and acquisition of "mena" than the "spiritual" refinement of mankind and the communities, which we compose.
And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, [and] be merry.
But God said unto him, [Thou] fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
So [is] he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
The life is more than meat, and the body [is more] than raiment.
Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
If then God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow is cast into the oven; how much more [will he clothe] you, O ye of little faith?
And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
This lesson of America's ever-present and over-omninous lust for a never-ending "stream" of wealth, became brutally apparent over the past few months. After being driven from an apartment unit by constant running water, during "well-known" periods of rest, and growing weary of the numerous "hints" that the author's employer did not value, appreciate, or want him among her staff, he simply left. He decided that he should finally learn the most important lesson this life shall ever teach:
"Simply get up and walk away from any unfruitful relationship, in which one is not respected or treated with any equity or decency, without worrying about of the cost."
This should be done without concern for one's "long-term" fate, unless one is responsible for the care of others whom are minors and might be left unattended with an irresponsible adult. Yet, often being called a "dog", the author's greatest flaw claimed by others is his loyalty. Not intending any disrespect for the person whom last made this observation, the plucking of ambition feathers was not needed. They simply needed "bathing and dusting".
And, learning about another "de-facto" law of American culture, driven by those who value satan's rewards more than the joy of a "God-fearing" life, non-profit charitable organizations, outside the realm of some churches, should not be in existence. If mankind followed faith with the "passion" that consumes them while in search for monetary-gain or other carnal pleasures, then United Way and any organization under its umbrella would not be needed. This should be what the "high-brow" logician calls a "vacuous proof".
And. most will accept "certain statements" and close their ears, eyes, minds, and hearts, when a term of academic origin arises. Yet, it might be used for a reason. And, asking its purpose and checking a reference for its meaning, should not be humiliating, but enlightening. It is simply part of "normal" communication". And, many seek training not for self-enrichment, but for the meeting of "God-focused" goals, dare the author say, for the growth of His Community. And, the wolves among us will argue based upon:
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?
Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?
And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:
And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, [shall he] not much more [clothe] you, O ye of little faith?
Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
that Jesus Christ's profession, carpentry, was a completely "unneeded" field or sign of a "non-divine" nature. Currently the author's personal fight, is likely based in the statement that the minimum "we" are truly promised in Christian scripture is "clothing and food". It is a "ever-present, never-ending" struggle of every Christian, that our battle is not with the other humans on this Earth, nor the other "societies of animal-life" that were created during the first few passages of Genesis, but with those forces of wickedness in high places. Despite, the epitaphs and non-stop stream of dispersion thrown with violent vehemence, this is the behavior of men who cannot appreciate or value the "spiritual discernment" described in 1 Colossions 2:14 [KJV]. Yet, this world is overrun with "natural, wildly-developed" men.
On the topic of what this minimum is, one must also consider Luke 11:11-14 [KJV]
If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if [he ask] a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall [your] heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
We can reason that, if our own father's will give us "good" gifts in the midst of their "fragile" fleshly nature, then how much more will the Lord give us not only the Holy Ghost, but what he feels is "meet" for our position, in His community, and how we might help those sheep amongst us. Yet, seeing the wolves and not following them has always been a challenge.
And, he teaches us lessons that take a little study discerning from His Word. Forgive me, the last few days have been somewhat of a challenge, so with this next assertion the author asks that you search through the scripture and find it, based upon the instruction in Second Timothy 2 :15 and 1 John 2:27, please read a few translations of the latter verse, its interpretation can vary drastically based upon the wording.
Christ's words coupled with a few proverbs, support the lesson which the author states is a quite "difficult pill", the human equivalent of a mixture of a "lethal and hallucinogenic" drugs. Christ stated that, "we should meet the needs of any person who truly needs it; this instead of simply offering prayer. Yet, he said, when we read a little farther in this passage or proverbs, that we should wisely discern if this is a genuine need."
Blessing and curses, how we view our live's immediate personal situation will either bring us joy, albeit arising out of a tempest of emotions, or keep up us in a state of despair.
Forgive the author, if this "web-log" describes his life's situation more so than the Lord's Majesty. Might He grant me a stone that levels a flock of bird's at a time, a playmate from the late-1970s, claimed that his earthly father believed that money makes the Earth rotate, yet, if ever questioned by an attorney, he said, that "[it] makes the world go round." My loud response was, "No, love makes the world go round."And, my intention was that, "No, Agape Love makes His Kingdom abound."
Often, when we communicate, our assumptions and intentions, mar our hearing and responses. If he can forgive a statement in a public forum about someone whom few could discern, he was dealing with every child's greatest fear, the loss of a parent, the longing for the resolution of irreconcilable differences, and finding a reunion. One which might occur or might not. Yet, only the Lord knows what is best, seeing that He is Omnipresent, Omnipotent, and Omniscient, this is a lesson that many "mature" adults, well over eighty, must learn.
Although many of these wolves among us, exert their "free-will" against the true Will of the Lord. Seeing that we are not the three divine-Omni's, pardon the "casual" abbreviation, let us simply accept what we can change through prayer, petition, and faith-based action, accept those situations that the Lord has not fully resolved and might not in our present times, and with as much poise and humility that we can muster, accept these differences until His Kingdom comes and all is resolved.
And, for those who feel so strongly about Saint Francis of Assisi's prayer and the encouragement that it has granted, please do not "curse" me with prayers claiming that the author is an unrepentant heretic. For Proverbs 26:2 says that an "undeserved curse never settles" and has many translations' one being:
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow, an undeserved curse does not come to rest. [Pro 26:2 NIV]
For one never knows another's circumstance and the judgement that we pass in our "headlong" prayers, especially, without a sincere study of scriptures whom we might share, could cause a curse that does not land upon the one whom you despise. It might travel for many centuries looking for one whom is deserving of the "harm" intended for a person "innocent" of the accusations. So, for those "curses" sent the way of the author for statements, that might have seemed inappropriate or actions that seem highly wicked. Not knowing another's circumstances, the full-extent of the facts, let us pray may these "curses" be broken, if they are undeserved. And may they settle upon the author, if he deserves them. Let us forgive our "myopic-hatred".
Back on the topic of the "fine nuances" of what "is" is. "Does money make the world go around?" Is that the motion of mankind's actions, based upon the Biblical definition of worldliness? In this case, the chase of wealth and the numerous wars, battles, skirmishes, fights, riots, and insurrections that result, occasionally years after the original offense, this statement is true and one's Father must be a common One.
If this statement was motivated by the "above-mentioned" search for "wealth-untold", then one's father, not necessarily, his earthly one is the mixture of those forces of wicked with which we all wage war, including the parents that we, respectively, had in the 1970s. And, we all know the "non-stop" chaos caused by the slightest inclination or suggestion , whether intended or not, that another's family has more than one's own. And, this in any quality of "seeming-value", especially in the mind. eyes. and hearts of children can cause fights, whose damage reverberate for numerous generations.. And, the mature adults among us must admit that this is a common situation that does not resolve itself as we age. And, this can get worse when we reach that season of life, at which our "child-like" and "child-ish" traits from early year's resurface.
And, next does, "Agape Love make His Kingdom revolve."? Your answer is your own. Keep it near your heart; for it can cost you the entirety of your earthly possessions and life. Hoards of swine and ravenous dogs exist in this world with shaggy coats of wild-hair. Stop and review some of the previous statements. This is not a scathing rebuke of that childhood playmate.
During one of the last remembered sightings with his sibling, and possibly, a relative, she mentioned that "the author simply spends and never saves" it will eventually run out. In defense, he must mention that any savings account in this world motivated by "greed" is the equivalent of a sieve holding pulverized-wheat.
Businessmen, including bankers, can be ruthless and dishonest. Also, a Heavenly Father, as with any "earthly" father who is as "wise" as those in Luke 11:11-13 (KJV), will give his children "good gifts". If they are ripped away by the more violent among us, when one has "concern for those who feign need, more so, than have need", the child will acquire a lesson that will reverberate for eternity. Yet, it has already been quite "well-stated" by Christ. Nothing new exists under this Sun.
And, based upon my current personal situation, something told by many within the local business community and professional among its social service organizations, many shelters can be a roaming ground for those who "feign" this need. As told, by a former employer who offered a size-able salary, "it is never enough." And, considering these verse in Ecclesiastes,
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all [is] vanity.
What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?
[One] generation passeth away, and [another] generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where he arose.
The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits.
All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea [is] not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.
All things [are] full of labour; man cannot utter [it]: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
The thing that hath been, it [is that] which shall be; and that which is done [is] that which shall be done: and [there is] no new [thing] under the sun.
Is there [any] thing whereof it may be said, See, this [is] new? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.
[There is] no remembrance of former [things]; neither shall there be [any] remembrance of [things] that are to come with [those] that shall come after.
Ecclesiates 1:1-11 [KJV]
Based upon the author's life's circumstances, he was quite correct and likely saved the author's life, providing an opportunity of seeing experiences in graduate school and a decade's worth of "volunteer-service" work in many churches, albeit none are perfect.
And, considering the statement made by my 1970s playmate's acquaintance, when last seen, it can exhaust itself, if not taken by the violent amongst us, thieve and hooligan. These are not, as powerful as, the banking networks, spawned in greed, especially in a day of electronic transactions, when an account can be drained by members of the internal software engineering teams without being tracked, but the fraud conducted, by those "untrained" in the "fineries and nuances" of banking systems are regularly caught, using the "tracking mechanisms" available in modern computing networks.
These same "mechanisms" are seemingly "lost", when the "inner circle" of a banking corporation's development team are accused of fraud. Wealth gotten by "ill-gotten" gain is not sustainable. Plus, that acquired properly can be taken by force. So, placing one's hope in the size of one's bank account is not wise. Although, the vast majority of Americans do and would not openly say so.
The last few years of volunteering, supporting, and, by "chance", arriving at that location, resulted in a view of a "unique" cooperative dynamic, as told by a local businessperson and a father who worked among social service agencies, these organizations have a "profit-focus", being labelled as a racket, by the former. Many of those who roam around the shelter do not need housing with its walls; they might simply "hang-out" during the days and take from strangers, who directly give them clothing, food, and shoes. While this shelter made the author remember the "statement" that its founder lives, or has lived, the life of a rather wealthy person in a resort state, where an acquaintance who is a former businessperson also has a lavish retirement home, by the standards of most Americans. And, those who really are "not in need" will try taking every last possession, from anyone arriving in the shelter, who will discard what they cannot carry with them, as they try "re-establishing" their lives.
Ironically, while volunteering on a Friday, a resident working and residing in relatively "new" high-quality housing units made a disturbing statement while watching the account of the "drug-induced" death of a famous singer and her daughter. While working, the author, releasing a few actions from his right-hand, purchased lots of new bar soap from a local dollar store. At least, fifty-dollars were spent at each store run for soap plus gallons of bleach, pine cleaner, and more, when purchased on a regular basis. Until he heard a dock-clerk asks where he should put the "store-returns", after one drop of "post-winter" thermal-knits. These cost reaching nearly one hundred dollars. The lady, in these new units said, she did not know why anyone would be so concerned about another person's life.
Not being one with a "hateful-mindset", seeing that she was a member of a social group other than the singer, my first assumption was that she was "bitterly" saying, from her life's difficult experiences, why would anyone be concerned about her? But, it dawned upon me that she might have enjoyed seeing the fall of an entertainer, possibly, arising from racial-hatred. And, it simply might have been the result of the American struggle for wealth. She might enjoy seeing every "star's" fall which airs on television.
Yet, from the experience of my last few days and the level of aggression amongst shelter residents and staff members, directed at the author that arose when genuine honesty stated that my fuel tank was low, my funds were short, and the author is a "man" near fifty, who really has never had an interest in fornication and has been chaste for much of his adult life was alarming. So, the statement proven true by Matthew 7:6 [KJV] holds this day. May the Lord be True and every man be a liar!
Pardon, the digression, but an experience stemming from the early 1990s, when staying briefly in the best managed shelter in this area for its abbreviated, temporary half-month's stay, which the "homeless" would extend for a whole month, if someone found employment, re-entered my mind. A tall woman standing nearly "seventy-three" inches tall and "out-weighing" me asked for a few of my chocolate donuts that the author had bought, with funds from the employment that he found.
A few days later she asked for the rest of his gallon of milk, remaining. He shared. A couple of year's later, he thought about volunteering at the shelter, after a long-needed vacation. This arose from over a year's worth of data processing employment with its common fifty-plus hour weeks, without any rest besides weekends. And, in all honesty, these should have been spent in church. This likely would have provided the needed life's redirection, yet looking for a "sounding board", he sought a "co-worker", whom would tolerate the "blah,blah, and blah".
Well, once again, this large woman was at the shelter and when seen, she asked the author for five dollars, he did not have it in his wallet or he might have given it. She became incredibly aggressive and put her hands on him. He tolerated the "forcefulness". Who intervened, a "co-worker" standing under five feet and four inches, weighing about a hundred and twenty pounds. All she said was, "[large woman's name] if you do not stop that, you will lose your housing.". The aggressor stopped, immediately.
It was this single power that stayed the "ugly behavior of the large woman". The author's life and struggles have been somewhat a part of what was leading an attempt at improving the state of social service agencies from an internal perspective. This is quite difficult. It is like a sincere-Christian, -Hebrew, -Muslim, -Hindu, -Bhuddist, or any man, whose life's goal is meeting the "ideals" for a harmonious community on this Earth and an attainment of the "highest peaceful" standard of living, entering an "organized" crime ring, hoping that he can quell the dysfunctions present in the life of all humans, since the fall of mankind.
This last statement will likely be unacceptable for some, based on the faith categories listed. Please, do not completely shut your ears. Some say "peace" is unattainable, yet it should be a goal we strive after. Remember who we fight against. the entity is not "cage-able" or "bind-able" by physical means. So being a relative of a retired "social worker", who was considering taking a reduction in income so he might work as the director of social services at a local county hospital that has seen horribly dysfunctions, since the 1970s based upon my recollections.
Being that the family lifestyle did not necessitate the mentioned salary, a concern for a father's decrease in income was not critical. As, it has so happened, the author's misfortune has resulted in some improvement. For one, his first stay, the result of a horrific accident and unfortunate living circumstances, placed him in a ward, where a nurse shared that a young woman who had "catatonic states", had been in the facility for over half a year and was over four months pregnant. And, one of the male clients' unforgettable statements was, "that is fun, if you do not get caught".
The outcome of this stay, when the ward was a mixture of female and male clients in small dark rooms with a pair of cots, was a partitioning of the male and female clients, plus the addition of exercise equipment for expending the stresses one might feel when facing a personal situation that has not resolved itself, and a television and radio for "healthy distractions". Unfortunately, the "top-quality" personnel, in any field, especially one with "higher than average starting compensation" and a small pool of available "trained" workers, is often lacking. So, indiscretions still have been seen on future visits, especially, in terms, of allowed media viewing and listening. All of mankind are works in process.
And, the most "irritating" portion of the last experience was the types of connections that cross bloodlines, in this world that effects its social and economic direction. Words and aspirations travel. Saying, "would not it be wonderful, if every town had a center for new residents that explained the critical tasks, a list of the many large and medium-sized stores for food, clothes, and etc, plus a listing of housing options for all-income levels, employment opportunities, plus sources of "faith-activity" and communities" might produce such a community center. Yet, great beginnings do not always have the most "fabulous" of endings, and on occasion, they can be horrible.
And, the knowledge that the author's life, its experiences, and desire that it improves, at least, in a small way the "world" which is here, he stated that those in shelters with a long history of frequent apartment evictions, homelessness, transience, and indigence, should have "long-term" housing that makes the saving of that between a three and eight month buffer of expenses, that financial experts recommend, possible. With the assistance of "honest" conservators, who are as few and far between as double suns seen from the earth's sky, such citizen's, who struggle with apartment evictions, could maintain stable housing, with "reliable" employment. Or, this is an hypothesis.
Social connections and the power of "an idea" that has been frequently tried, occasionally, with "great success" or "glaring failure" might have generated these units, at a shelter which will not garner "my endorsement" or "willing donation" again. Such a unit was not sought by the author, they are "likely" earned and for the "long-term" or "frequent residents".
A spot on the street was "fine". The only other time, that this place was used "well-over" a year ago was when the author's first contract offer on a home fell through and his "social living" arrangement dissolved. He noticed that some residents would wake him immediately when he fell asleep. Needing sleep for his "fifty-plus" hour work week, he slept in his car. This lasted approximately a couple of weeks, before finding the first apartment that he ever lost, when he left a "work-relationship", in which, he was not respected. The only other lease broken, without paying a termination agreement, was one month before the lease's end, in units that accepted section eight, and charged him more in "the lease payments that he made" for his unit than other non-section eight clients, for a comparable unit. Every other "lease-exit" met any negotiated "lease-termination" agreement.
In light of this, the typical approach of social service workers is that every client is "intentionally deceptive and dishonest", when many of them were in the same situations. Being "trustees" in the equivalent of an economic prison for those who actually need a shelter for establishing employment and housing, they have very little tolerance for any of those who seek assistance. As stated by an old co-worker, those who enter shelters more than once are called "repeated offenders". It seemed a cruel statement, at the time, considering the author's perspective and life's experiences. Often, when it rains it pours, this is a Spring-time, in the midst of an Autumn, once more. And, some parts of this world have season of downpours lasting months. Such times produce the thicket of a rain forest with all the associated "life-forms'. Yet, some have behavioral dysfunctions that are not "acceptable" for any. Yet, others have a behavioral "dysfunctions" by exceeding the "norm" in a positive direction, but, this is "unacceptable" for certain members of society.
Many do not like the author speaking of his right-hand and its works that many find "offensive and unacceptable", they claim that they are "prideful" boast. If merited, let the author's fall cometh. These are only mentioned, in hopes of showing the those with "unfairly bestowed" social labels, being it a "frightening" medical diagnosis or social category, based upon race, creed, religion, nationality or other standing, be considered worthwhile.
At least, if they say that they or some of those among them might merit the respect of others, and have some "tangible value" for the world community, a community that might not want them based upon that label, they are "ridiculed". Delicate pink roses grow among thorns. Yet, after working at the shelter kitchen on a few occasions, starting on Thanksgiving of 1998, he noticed that the quality of the food was extremely low. Most meals, outside of holidays, were a "crude" goulash, pudding or jello, a few vegetables, plus rolls and milk. Forgive more for saying this, since my personal records are missing after my swift exist from the author's last living situation.
But, the author wrote a local international food supplier, asking if it could supply a few better options. Looking at the local supermarkets oversupply of frozen dinners, meals, and other items within their food lines, and the product "shrinkage" plus the "well-known" fact that most manufactures have about ten percent waste from undelivered products. The author asked, if they could share with the clients of the local shelter. Being a person who prejudges as all mankind does, my assumption, before seeing my first meal, during this last visit, and knowing the nature of the "donation handling", was that the residents were not "well-nourished". This hasty decision brought forth a mouth full of "wet-shoe". The meals were much better. But, who divides us?
Deep seated hatreds rarely subside, the nature of the dislike and distrust can be inter-family, be it immediate of extended, or between individuals who would never consider another person family, or a descendant of the Adam of Genesis, and most likely would view that person as apart of a lesser "human" group.
Yet, in light of the author's experience, being considered an easy mark for robbery, overly generous, by those who will smile and show kindness, when something is sought, yet scoff, belittle, and degrade a "person", when one has exhausted all the resources that he can give. In what category, does this place one? Be honest about others and yourself. The first step for recovery is accepting that one has a problem. If the social service entity that might have given the residents a long-term housing option for "building" a savings buffer or the "food" supplier decides that they might pull support, please be prayerful about the decision.
It might put someone who really cannot "adjust" how they respond, when they meet those who persist in kindness, as long as, they can take all the possessions of the kind and his very life, when he has exhausted the "economic sap" that provides the means for growing one's personal money-tree, albeit modest and "well-shaped", in a "extremely defensive" position.
In the author's life, he has rarely "grossly" insulted those who have "genuinely" assisted him. And, one "insult" can be "so" hurtful that it is never forgiven. And, the "touchy subject" of social stratification, those entering a place which one feels others do not merit and the personal desire that, others whom have not had your struggles, especially, those who value the very life advice that you have always known, yet have not always heeded, while realizing the "painful" consequences, feel the "full-brunt" of your reality and more, for simply showing compassion.
Bad experiences, in such places, had by one or their family members might be the reason that some give the residents of such places a "haughty" look and insulting alms, such a "pastries and clothing", some that might contain poisons.
Yet, some lessons, learned from the simple skill of asked about another's successful skills, is that Thrift stores are some the most successful businesses, among non-profit organizations. And, that a small shopping area might have an anchor site, one whose fees covers the entire cost of the building, which might be purchasable, within a decade. Being that experience has seen, at least one "dwindling grocery store" chain have it's unwanted buildings purchased with"grants" for the use of a "profit:non-profit" network, collecting donated items that one can place on shelves, until they are sold, is a quite profitable venture. This is quite true, if those are new quality products.
The experience of being robbed and physically struck, by, albeit a smaller person, left the author livid. This is why some "professionals" say some clients cannot be helped. They never "Adjust", walking away from that lifestyle of an "aggressive" and "deceptive" hustle. As stated earlier, giving a person a very small amount of "money" and seeing, if it is well-handled and repaid, is the "first-step", in reforming a "hustling lifestyle". If a small debt remains unpaid or a requested loan is never repaid, then terminating any future relationship, especially one which elevates a person "well-beyond" a position that life's circumstances permit, is wise.
The most "paranoid of interpretations" of a statement, made while under duress, resulted in a claimed offense. This was simply a ploy for taking the small portion of means remaining. The most value of what remains, is a burnt portion of a gold or sliver note, earned by an ancestor which spent many years working in the heat of the Jim Crow South, who earned it through a hardship, that only a true mother might know, feeding her family, so they might work instead of herself. She found herself eating "bacon-drippings" from a charred skillet at the end of the work-week. This from an extreme hunger. This legacy was told by a mother with her own fallibility, yet from the tall, thin photos of a woman who stood about five-eleven and weighed about a hundred and fifteen pounds, seemed strong supporting evidence for the parental lesson.
Considering those in urban areas, hustle with extreme, so life might be manage-able, accepting "help" from another, without becoming so incredibly aggressive, that it destroys those who care about many whom feel mistreated, misused, and maligned is unwise. This statement could be said with the ugliest of hateful words, belittling those who used a simple and obviously misunderstood statement for justifying an attack on one who funds were nearly exhausted.
This is one reason that the author has not only made blasphemous statements in his late teens. It seems that few are sincerely interested in a disciplined pursuit of faith. We might follow some of the simplest rules and resolve problems that, this life has seen cause the worst of disasters. Prayer works wonders; but taking a timely action with a step of His Love, can resolve a revolution before it occurs.
It seems that few, if any are serious in a world that needs serious God-fearing men, women, and children. My conclusion after life's fall and sudden down-spiral, was that these dysfunctions were the result of mankind, being deceived by satan and not seeking scripture for "strategies" that "help us survive" in El-Shaddai's Kingdom. So, satan and humans will never much change. it is "unrepentative" through eons untold. This seems unwise. The author has often said, "That he would not wish such a "death sentence" diagnosis as his on anyone!" Yet, satan is deserving of the full-brunt of it. These behavioral dysfunctions are delivered solely by him. The wages of sin are sickness. Although, scriptures might sound or read different, based upon one set of verses,
[Mar 4:12 KJV] 12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and [their] sins should be forgiven them.
So seek the truth with all your heart, without concern for the cost....
[Heb 11:6 KJV] 6 But without faith [it is] impossible to please [Him]: for He that cometh to God must believe that He is, and [that] He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.
May Your Week Be Blessed.
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Exceptional Teachers | Eagles | Zoom | Professor O.V. Estduh | Galoshes | Goggle Glasses | Matthew 7:1-5 | Happy Pills
Exceptional Teachers
The worse teachers in the world will give their students every answer needed for successfully progressing through a course. Unfortunately, the author discovered that this was the only means for surviving in his few teaching roles in American institutions of "higher education". This journey, which ended in a disappointing decades worth of adjunct teaching at different schools, began with those "fanciful thought expeditions" on evenings, weekends, and during lulls in note-taking during high-school physics and mathematics courses. As thirst for an understanding of a topic beyond what he was simply handed resulted in personal investigation of a subject, occasionally flawed and, at times, enlightening. And, in retrospect, he knew a few teachers who left certain questions unanswered, gave subtle signals for further study, make erroneous statements looking for a rebuttal from students who should have spotted such an obvious mistake, and posed the possible and impossible, simply so bright, rebellious teenagers and twenty-somethings would accept the challenge of becoming self-learners. One such "teaching moment" was the mention of the thematic parallels between King and Captain Ahab, those elements of randomness in Queequegs weaving, and that classic sentence, "Call me Ishmael.". When considering Biblical family lineages, the teaching about Jacob, Esau, a bowl of Lentils, Isaac's final blessing for his eldest son, and the Book of Obadiah, it became apparent that if one is really interested in learning about something or someone he will. He will not require "force-feeding". It does not mean that he will recount the savoriness of each and every meal, but he will feed himself.
Unfortunately, in the course of using such a teaching technique coupled with teachers who will not tolerate being questioned and students afraid of stating a "single" question that challenges an instructor's comments for fear of receiving a demerit, dysfunction has occurred. No one will dare look beyond the boundaries set in learning. Well, this or that authority on this or that subject said this or that. If the security of your entire life's savings depended upon the advise given by an authority, advise that seemed very questionable; Would you seek other sources for supporting or debunking his statements, whether you openly disagreed with him or not.
Eagles | Zoom
Being a child of the 1970s, the radio, amplitude, frequency, and not "X" modulated, provided many "catchy-tunes". One was played on the popular music stations at about 100.7 on the local dial until it was permanently etched in the circuitry of the tuners of that era. Being that the author always enjoyed "flipping" popular songs and making a tune with a Gospel message, one of those 70's melodies has crossed his mind on occasion.
Fly like an eagle across the sea...Fly like an eagle..May your Holy Spirit carry me...
I dream of...
Flying like an eagle across the sea...Flying like an eagle..May your Precious Spirit carry me...
A simple hook..
How about a new Zoom....a re-make of the Commodores hit.
The worse teachers in the world will give their students every answer needed for successfully progressing through a course. Unfortunately, the author discovered that this was the only means for surviving in his few teaching roles in American institutions of "higher education". This journey, which ended in a disappointing decades worth of adjunct teaching at different schools, began with those "fanciful thought expeditions" on evenings, weekends, and during lulls in note-taking during high-school physics and mathematics courses. As thirst for an understanding of a topic beyond what he was simply handed resulted in personal investigation of a subject, occasionally flawed and, at times, enlightening. And, in retrospect, he knew a few teachers who left certain questions unanswered, gave subtle signals for further study, make erroneous statements looking for a rebuttal from students who should have spotted such an obvious mistake, and posed the possible and impossible, simply so bright, rebellious teenagers and twenty-somethings would accept the challenge of becoming self-learners. One such "teaching moment" was the mention of the thematic parallels between King and Captain Ahab, those elements of randomness in Queequegs weaving, and that classic sentence, "Call me Ishmael.". When considering Biblical family lineages, the teaching about Jacob, Esau, a bowl of Lentils, Isaac's final blessing for his eldest son, and the Book of Obadiah, it became apparent that if one is really interested in learning about something or someone he will. He will not require "force-feeding". It does not mean that he will recount the savoriness of each and every meal, but he will feed himself.
Unfortunately, in the course of using such a teaching technique coupled with teachers who will not tolerate being questioned and students afraid of stating a "single" question that challenges an instructor's comments for fear of receiving a demerit, dysfunction has occurred. No one will dare look beyond the boundaries set in learning. Well, this or that authority on this or that subject said this or that. If the security of your entire life's savings depended upon the advise given by an authority, advise that seemed very questionable; Would you seek other sources for supporting or debunking his statements, whether you openly disagreed with him or not.
Eagles | Zoom
Fly like an eagle across the sea...Fly like an eagle..May your Holy Spirit carry me...
I dream of...
Flying like an eagle across the sea...Flying like an eagle..May your Precious Spirit carry me...
A simple hook..
How about a new Zoom....a re-make of the Commodores hit.
I may be just a foolish dreamer
But I don't care
'Cause I know my happiness is waiting
Way up there
But I don't care
'Cause I know my happiness is waiting
Way up there
I'm searching for that Golden Strand
Horizons that I've never seen
Oh, I'd like to take just a moment
And dream my dreams, oh dream my dreams
And dream my dreams, oh dream my dreams
Woah, woah, zoom, I'd like to fly far away, yeah
Where my mind can be fresh and clear
And I'd find an Agape Love that this world long to see
Where everybody can be what He has meant that they be
Where my mind can be fresh and clear
And I'd find an Agape Love that this world long to see
Where everybody can be what He has meant that they be
Whoa, I like to greet the sun each mornin'
And walk amongst the stars at night
I'd like to know the taste of honey in my life
In my life
Well, I've shared so many pains
And I been entangled in so many games
Ah, but everyone finds a His Way
Somehow, some way, some day
And walk amongst the stars at night
I'd like to know the taste of honey in my life
In my life
Well, I've shared so many pains
And I been entangled in so many games
Ah, but everyone finds a His Way
Somehow, some way, some day
Woah, zoom, I'd like to fly far away from here
Where my mind can see fresh and clear
Where my mind can see fresh and clear
Whoa, O, I wish the world were truly happy
Living as one
I wish the world they call Freedom
Someday would come, some day would come
Living as one
I wish the world they call Freedom
Someday would come, some day would come
Oh, I'd like to take just a moment
And dream my dreams, oh dream my dreams
And dream my dreams, oh dream my dreams
Woah, woah, zoom, I'd like to fly far away, yeah
Where my mind can be fresh and clear
And I'd find an Agape Love that this world long to see
Where everybody can be what He has meant that they be
Where my mind can be fresh and clear
And I'd find an Agape Love that this world long to see
Where everybody can be what He has meant that they be
Zoom....
Ye shall have a song, as in the night [when] a holy solemnity is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come into the mountain of the LORD, to the mighty One of Israel. [Isa 30:29 KJV]
Professor O.V. Estduh
Winnie-the-Pooh has been a childhood favorite for many generation in the Western World. In fact, numerous spins of these episodic tales have appeared with teaching about Taoism, Te, and other philosophical teachings...
The past evening triggered a short "day-dream vignette" of an old grey-haired physicists, Professor O. V. Estduh being accompanying by Christopher Robbin , Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, Ol' Owl, Rabbit, Kanga and Roo on an journey in search of the Grand Forest of Enlightenment, a journey that starts at his observatory besides a towering Oak tree. As the ol' frumpty, dottering, bi-focalled O.V, Estduh gather his sensors, oscilloscope, and his decommissioned NASA satellite navigation system, he heads in the direction of the compass needle on his wrist-watch with the Winnie's gang in tow.
Then, bop..the first head-stop! And, pop, another in a step or so...Ah, another Ulmus americana indeed.. it seems that they are everywhere these days...If these were not crowding the focal region of the observatory's telescope, I likely would have found that Forest many fortnight past. Then a twirl, stumble, and whollop...Ahh, I have met another Cornus nuttallii, I see...
"Professor!" Winnie exclaims, "That wince is it a sign of pain?"
"No, it is the furl of discovery unfurling, my son!"
"Oh!", says Winnie..
"Professor!" says Tigger, "With these many woody wood woods which abound, I believe that Forest, ye star gazer's seek be found!"
"Ah, foolish Tigger, this not it be! Simply follow my lead!"
"Professor!" groans Eeyore "Those twaps and taps on your shining forehead impresses many a heart-pain upon me! Could this have been done, before it begun?"
"Ah, Eeyore cheer up, that dream of grand enlightenment shall be found before the setting sun!"
"Professor!" whimpers Piglet, "I am quite afeared that this promise of genius before a twilight's sun was offered on our last jaunt many moons after the dawning of a new day begun, when the our last cycle of the Earth's seasons was run."
"Ah, Piglet do not cry enlightenment is found just beyond that twinkle the end of one's sight!" Thwonk! "Ow! That hurt!" "A Carpinus caroliniana! How exquisite indeed!"
"Professor!" bounced, trounced, and announced lil' Roo, "Forgive me, if this soundeth curt, but that large swelling rosey bump, does it smartly hurt!"
"Aw, no hoppy little one, of intelligence it is a physical pun!"
"Professor!" Master Robbin asks, "May my friends and me be excused, this venture has been quite 'revealing indeed', but it must be that we are at the church house by seven for a Bible study, this my mother it shall please! Would you join us for a verse or so, plus a taste of snickerdoodles and tea!"
"No, poor Christopher! This is not the best time. It believe my answer lies just beyond that pine!"....then, off, ever-so-off, wanders Professor O.V. Estduh man of letter and such in search of diadems of knowledge among trees, thickets, foliage, verdant greenery and brush, in search of the very place of "enlightenment" wherein his journey begun in a rapid, headlong rush for a distant perspective of "perfection" that was as near a simple as a touch...a turn of thin a yellowed, patinaed page of ancient verse about a child floating amongst of reeds of papyrus.
Galoshes | Goggle Glasses
And for those, in search of Mammon, this is how "easy or difficult" the acquisition of wealth is for those who are in the proper position.
The other day, the author was walking along the streets of a downtown district in a MidWestern town, and he say an adult female, approximately in her late thirties, wearing bright yellow galoshes, in the light rain. And, a phrase crossed his mind. Was it spoken by a person at a distance? Was it something he had seen years before and forgotten? Did someone say "girl" while he was looking at these yellow rubber boots? Did it arise from the many WWW impressions made each day, in the numerous random adverts?
"Girl-loshes" , "Grrloshes", "Grrrloshes" and the thought of brightly colored rain boots with vibrant, fun cartoons and caricatures arose. Young and old might love such. They sho' did likes them Crocs.
But, in all honesty, the author would not kill, maim, poison, or hobble anyone for the "potential" profit that might arise from finding a vendor overseas who could produces a limited run of such a product simply so it could be sold under various labels of differing levels of quality is stores such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, The Gap Kids, Payless Shoes, and etc. And, the author would not droll over the prospect of holding control over a reserve of merchandise in some warehouse, that he could re-brand, sell, and resell in international markets, like those old Landlubber jeans or dare it be spoken, relabeled, Sears suits. Yet, some would.
The author loved his four-button Albert Nipon, but it was without a doubt the same navy banker's suit with a canary box-stripe that he saw hanging in a local Sears circa 1977. It was and is a beautifully tailored suit, that wore extremely well. It simply was not worth the $1.5K price asked for in certain markets with a Nipon label in the late 1980s, seeing that it sold for under $100.00 at season end sales in the 1970s. And, it was nabbed for a Sears price in the late 1990s after the classically-tailored fop fad ended in this market.
And, if he worked in a profession that might be enhanced by visualizations being projected in one's line of sight for being more effective and productive in his work roles, he might buy a pair of Google glasses.
Yet, being acquainted with a marketing representative from the Colorado "start-up" that tried selling these wearable computing products in the late 1990s for $1.5K with the very same processors found in them, when marketed after 2005, it seems that they were likely purchased for a fraction of their wholesale cost, turned over, over, and over again, plus refashioned for a new market almost a decade later at the same price.
The mad chase of mere printed paper based upon monetary standards, seeing that perceived economic strength determines value and one's public reputation among this fickle world is a fleeting, frangible, and a mere fantasy of respectability, is one for fools.
It is beyond treacherous.
This life has shown, well-intentioned men, women, youth, and children with an "idea" as simple as "grrrloshes", whether original or not, unnecessarily injured , hospitalized, or killed for the simple profit opportunity that arises from purchasing such products for a few cents wholesale and reselling them in retail outlets throughout this world. A venture which bears risks and might ultimately cost a business interest turning over the product more than earned, when considering long-term cost.
But, the simple chance at sums of money that some consider a fortune is sufficient for dishonesty, theft, and the resultant sins. But, the implicit premise is that "stupid is what stupid does". If stupid kills, stupid shalt be kilt. No more. No less.
Stop..Hunt...Peck...Think...If you will kill for the possession of wealth which is not yours, could not someone do you the same way...Or, are you the most evil individual in this world...You can claim such a title, if you choose. The author would not suggest such...
Matthew 7:1-5
So while, one might rejoice that they are fulfilling His Word when he displaces a person from a "blessing" that he feels this person should not have, whether that blessing be one of physical or spiritual provision, based upon this or that scriptural criteria, read Matthew 7:1-5 (KJV,NIV,NASB). Then, prepare for the same loss!
Finally, Happy Pills
A short stay in a waiting room a year or so ago, reinforced one simple lesson...
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. [1Ti 4:12 KJV]
Children and Youth have a remarkable sense of righteousness and wickedness...
A teenager whose parent insisted that she be given tranquilizing medications because her adolescent behaviors were beyond what she could manage, said, "if dope made anyone happy, every crack-head, pot-head, alcoholic, pill-popper, meth-head, and fiend in the world would be happy. They take that stuff, because they are unhappy and cannot deal. And, their life situations never get any better. I can deal. My problems are not that great!" The healthcare providor was kind. Which is a rarity! She told the parent that, based upon her clientele, this young woman's issues were not such that any medication would be required. Then, the parent started asking for some, because she could not "deal".
And, in reality, most of the men, women, youth, and children who are placed on this class of medication are the last one's who should be taking such. As for the professionals who provide these light narcotics, tranquilizers, stimulants and the rest of the "Dr. Feelgood" products of this modern era, they problem should be medicating themselves and those who feel that the prostitution of minor personal problems merits the long-term mayhem that results, be it unneeded homicides, suicides, assaults, and, yes folks, possibly minor and major wars.
A famous result from Chaos Theory during the mid-1980s states that a butterfly flapping her wings in the South America thicket along the Amazon can ultimately cause horrible storms in distant regions of the globe. Whether this be true or a romantic mathematical fantasy, the small "trim-tab" on a gigantic rudder steering a supertanker, is likely the smallest part of the series of mechanisms that control the vessel's direction. That hastily scribbled prescription in a "five-minute" assessment of a few decades worth of dysfunction arising from the many social influences found in a land of promised dreams might ultimately rob the prescription-writer of his or her's greatest life dream or might be the hapless harbinger of his or her greatest nightmare, a culmination of one's greatest fears and phobias.
So, for those who are seeking a better "happy pill", before taking a chemical sandwich with each meal becomes an everyday fact of life, buy a bag of Dubble Bubble gum balls, enjoy some uplifting music, Gospel for those who were raised in such a tradition, read something that strengthens your heart and mind, not something that simply etches more unhealthy images, sounds, or platitudes. Your focus shall be your ultimate destiny...
As a man thinketh in his heart...so is he...
Yea, "This I hab seen" is mine testimony.
At this is a post for the author by the author, because he truly has thrown the lot of humanity out, albeit a few descent apples might have resided in the barrel...
So, if someone reached this point in this conversation, on of many that this madman has had with himself, see if you can engage in a discussion with Jonah under that withered tree and see if he cares enough that he will share some advice.
As, for this maniac, he has been told that he should only be concerned about himself by nearly everyone who has gotten what they needed from him, when he offered assistance in their times of apparent distress. So, why should he offer the very "simple" advisements that they initially ignored which resulted in their pathetic personal positions in the first place.
As far the author, he is praying for the resolution of this one mystery...the reconciliation of a collection of seemingly contradictory scriptures...
Then one of them, [which was] a lawyer, asked [him a question], tempting him, and saying,
Master, which [is] the great commandment in the law?
Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
This is the first and great commandment.
And the second [is] like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. [Mat 22:35-40 KJV]
Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, [even] unto the end of the world. Amen. [Mat 28:16-20 KJV]
[Notice the phrase: "but some doubted" ]
and, this final contradictory seemingly contradictory verse..
Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. [Mat 7:6 KJV]
And, the intuitive resolution is found in:
And [Jesus] went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.
For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in [her] body that she was healed of that plague.
And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. [Mar 5:24-34 KJV]
And, the supporting scripture...
But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. [Heb 11:6 KJV]
And, for the those who dare read Hebrews 11-12 without the chapter of verse delineations...
Emphasizing the following passage..
And others had trial of [cruel] mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and [in] mountains, and [in] dens and caves of the earth.
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. [Heb 11:36-40 KJV]
Faithfulness does not guarantee any manner of physical comfort or wealth....And, for many of the "evil among us" this simple statement of faith is a license for theft, murder, and numerous acts of carnal warfare on their part against innumerable innocent men, women, and children.
Do not ask the author for the answer on this one. Ask Jonah. This still quite a mystery for him.
May the Beatitudes which accompany Faith Be Yours.
And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.
For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in [her] body that she was healed of that plague.
And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague. [Mar 5:24-34 KJV]
And, the supporting scripture...
But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. [Heb 11:6 KJV]
And, for the those who dare read Hebrews 11-12 without the chapter of verse delineations...
Emphasizing the following passage..
And others had trial of [cruel] mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:
They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;
(Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and [in] mountains, and [in] dens and caves of the earth.
And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:
God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect. [Heb 11:36-40 KJV]
Faithfulness does not guarantee any manner of physical comfort or wealth....And, for many of the "evil among us" this simple statement of faith is a license for theft, murder, and numerous acts of carnal warfare on their part against innumerable innocent men, women, and children.
Do not ask the author for the answer on this one. Ask Jonah. This still quite a mystery for him.
May the Beatitudes which accompany Faith Be Yours.
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Chess | Othello | Parcheesi | Connect-Four - Stratagem : Faith
Some wars must be won, although the events which occur between the initial conflict and settling of the matter concerning Sovereignty might not progress as planned or expected by some.
Every position, arrangement, weapon, and notion fixing, inducing, and tenetting an opponent's failure has a counter. All, except one!
During this author's interesting experiences with those of letters and degrees from well-respected institutions of the American academia, most have relied on the claims found among textbooks of sociology, psychology, history, medicine, and other highly fallible sources, drafted by men who could not master themselves, their personal behaviors, or quest for control.
If they could first manage themselves, then some level of respect would be merited! Yet, they spend countless person-hours and millions in direct federal funds, seeking control of others for fun and profit, aka Marry Morris.
Most, have trouble taming the wrest-less evil of the tongue! And, this often misplaced verse is a popular one among such men, whose goal is silencing those who dare contradict their opinion's motivated by greed or complain about their abuses.
When a person whose positive behaviors, exceed the norm of society, and has been well-rewarded for be a conformist, is placed in a position where socially dysfunctional behavior, with all of its negative effects, becomes his only option for receiving any social reward, these misused lessons from a discipline called "psychology" enters the realm of witchcraft, based upon scripture.
In fact, it can be deduced from:
For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [1Sa 15:23 KJV]
Those who work against harmonious communities for the selfish, self-centered reasons are rebellious.
One might consider this somewhat out of context. Yet, we all have a kingdom, whether it be ourselves, our families, or work responsibilities, or etc. Forgive the abstract reasoning.
After about a decade of being a "fool" based upon Proverbs and other scriptures, adopting a personal strategy for "success", not monetary, not social, and not material, seemed practical. Life improved a thousand fold.
Then, the author did what he is well-known for doing, he shared the strategy. Remember Priscilla, how well she was thought of at her wake! Well, try treating others well!
And, as usual, the author was admonished by the "wise capitalists and business-minded men whom he knows", if you tell someone else your strategy, they will start doing what has brought you success, and then you will lose your advantage. This is a "troubling" proposition. Dare, it be said that it reeks of abject stupidity! Especially, when one considers "appropriate social behavior".
A few began exclaiming, "He simply wants some 'help' with something. He can help so many others! If he is "sooooo" smart, let us see if he can help himself!"
Then, consistent with the profile of the handful of "knot-heads" who started this nonsense, they went on a "good-deeds" campaign.
Well, here is that help for those "simple-minded" who placed that feeble-pawn in my path! If, as some have done, the author had gotten near you or someone whom you would not abandon and formed a "virtually-unbreakable" tie, possibly, in the form of an addiction, would you feel that they knew how others should be treated? Would you feel that they were simply manipulating you or that person whom you would not abandon, so they might receive 'help'?
The most obvious passage supporting this is Galatians 5.
If "doing one's best at adhering with Scripture" is a ploy, then how does one account for the purpose of the collection plate! And, if someone will give and never ask for something in return, if he is deemed "weak" for doing so, does this say more about the "faith and conviction of others!" or is it a sign of the intellectual impairment which you claim that he has!
Look, if human laws, whether written or simple social mores, offset what is written in Galatians, then this grand country has very little hope!
This is the author's situation, he could be bankrupted supporting an international sin trade or ministries and non-profit charities, whether they misappropriate the funds or not!
The author noted the other day...Mammon is more enticing than Milkbones.....one can chase material wealth, entering a maze that they will never escape! The foolish feel this is how one properly handles financial rewards, "Give a person the gold, once they do what you want!" They believe this is control! This is the illusion of power embedded in currency! And, as American currency states, "it is the god of many". They seek more wealth, feeling that it brings more control!
We are all bright, intelligent humans..we can see beyond the tips of our freckled noses.. and our wallets, as such, the many cognitive connections should be quite telling!
Wealth can be intoxicating, as a woman's eyes:
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
[It is] not for kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. [Pro 31:1-7 KJV]
The most important choice one can make in life, spiritual or carnal wealth.
During the mid-1990s while working in software engineering, the author shared a non-computing insight with a supervisor at a small, defunct computer telephony integration company. And, being a "well-known" part of a local network who seemingly gets a "kick" from trying nearly every "seemingly" valuable suggestion the author makes, whether it be a long-standing joke or a sincere effort at business, the author mentioned that he does not share his best ideas. These he keeps
hidden and never reveals!
Some of those surround the Psalm of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection of Christ. But, he and the rest of this community have very little interest in debating scriptures like the Berean. Many have read and can quote scripture, but it is much like that old HTML, it is only for fun and profit! So be it!
It is not an issue of being a preacher, proselytizer, minister, missionary, prophet, or any other manner of leader. It is really the search for an understanding that might better one's self, which is a start at improving a community standard, that is quickly decomposing in light of publicly available content across the WWW. Many will search textbooks, technical manuals, and any reference for the secrets of "quick monetary gains", but will not "peacefully" discuss the lessons of scripture.
As stated earlier, the author is completely "through with the lot of this world community". The deceit and betrayal he has seen occur in the lives of so many for the mere accumulation of wealth beyond what is necessary. Men who simply like gazing at a series of digits at the bottom of a banking statement, who are excessively miserly, and never cease defrauding others for more and more are a human blight. A rare few individuals in this world who have started in very oppressive environments, under the daily threat of imprisonment or lynching for violating unwritten social boundaries that are regularly crossed without censure these days, have risen through the difficult modern work environments, and reached a very comfortable lifestyle, have a luxury that they truly deserve. Others have not seen the same, lived through the similar situations, and have had quite an impact on this world while maintaining their Christian integrity, including those who sang with Wings Over Jordan.
Could it be that "satan" could deceive himself, in the labyrinth of lies and lasciviousness, he has constructed?
Seeing that satan is so incredibly recalcitrant that it has not considered repenting, it is either steeped in the fog of stupidity arising from the self-inflicted lie that it will conquer the Creator, El-Olam, which could stay satan's hand against Job, or satan suffers from a severe, irreversible mental defect!
It is often said that when a man lies so frequently, that he forgets the truth, he is guilty of one the greatest crimes against self. He told himself an untruth which he sincerely knew was a lie, and, ultimately, he dogmatically and wholeheartedly believed it. So much so, he would fight, kill, and die in defense of it!
The first truth one can reaffirm in his mind, if this doubt has ever arisen and, forbid all foolishness, has been spoken. We are all created! The universe is not a chance occurrence. And, forgive this rebuttal of the highly-educated, well-lettered elite within the philosophy of Physics, but the "big bang" measured in the 1950s might have been one the many cosmic Sequoia that fell in the history of a universe that is a sylvan full of many such events.
What are those unspoken "well-known" lesson? If a tree falls in the woods, does it make a sound? And, forgive this, if it seems, highly insulting, but occasionally, we, all of us, especially, "the educated" cannot spot a forest, although we are frequently striking our heads against some tree or another in search of the forest that we seek. Notice, the use of "we".
In summary, if the learning acquired through countless hours of study, whether riddled with the mischievousness and "normal" behavioral dysfunctions common in formal education, is only used in the pursuit of more of Mammon's mina and one's talents cultivated over the years are spent in the undermining of the principles of a healthy and harmonious community, so one might acquire more lucre, one is part of a synergistic cycle of destruction. So, enjoy the whirlpool ride..all the drains eventually reach the seven seas...!
What is your strategy? Will you follow it, if it does not provide a reward? Occasionally, all havoc breaks lose before the calm!
Forgive the seeming reference about intelligence. Many popular puzzles existed in the 1980s, based upon rotating the partitioned faces of a shape. One was the Rubik's cube. It left the author baffled for some time. Solving a similar simpler puzzle shaped like a pyramid gave insight! Once the four-corners were positioned with the same colored centers appropriately, then the middle-parts could be set in place, using a few simple, standard rotations. One day while looking at that old cube, the author paused and said, "Wait, can one reason from the approach used with the pyramid?" The answer was and is yes!" Forming "crosses" on each face based upon the color in the middle square and, simply, rotating the top right, then that side downward, twice, and performing the same in the opposite, starting with the top, again, and then the opposite side, twice, will eventually result in a cube with "solid-color" sides. Yet, it will be the darkest before the dawn before the solution is completed. If you try this, you will find that every square will be in its proper place, expect the upper right and left corner. They will be reversed. But, if one "keeps the faith", following the rules which made successful progress and nearly reached a seemingly impossible goal, he will see the cube's corners slowly and seemingly become irreversible "scrambled". Yet, after a few more rotations, every square falls in place.
Such examples seemingly infuriate some. The author's only response is "following simple reliable, rules is best". And, those living in rank hatred and bitterness likely will try exerting their wills over the manifestation of the "successes" evident from the implementation of simple rules.
When prayer and fasting results in a miracle, the obstinate, unfaithful unbeliever will snatch the very vessels from a widow's cupboard that produces a never-ending stream of flour and oil. What rule did she follow. Did she and her son have enough, although she did not live in a king's court, wear fine purple silks, and dine on fattened calves?
The author has been accused of being "so smart that it could result in his harm", especially when sorting through a tasks that another deems daunting. Well, the intelligence in born from this simple, abstract thought, follow this simple, reliable, rules of life..These are found in scripture.
Some say,"If I give and do not receive anything in return from that person, I am at a loss". Others say, this is an extremely generous and philanthropic view, saying, "I get what I want first, and compensate others for what I have gained, If I so chose." One can read scripture and decide which strategy works best. Let us reason...What is the most fundamental, abstract premise found among the Christian cannon.
Some say, "Those who freely give shall freely receive." And, if we can divorce ourselves from the carnal, material nature of this world, the boon might be a friendly smile on someone stranger's most miserable day. It might a ride for an elderly woman struggling with her groceries and believing that she is forgotten and unwanted in this world. Life is simple. It always is; cluttering it with the complexity of carnal lusts, simply ruins its simple beauty.
We all have fallen, at times, and have countless personal falls...but, the wondrous splendor of His Image in all of us, an reflection which shines through the countenances of some of the most wicked among us.
Compassion arises in the hearts of some of the most ruthless and unforgiving among us.
Saying that life's success comes following and applying "simple rules" is a matter of this author's perspective. The author has not know any real challenge or struggle in life. Some men have never known a childhood memory of a birthday party with a frosted sheet cake, with cone hats, cups of punch, gifts, and a squadron of hooligans and runny-nosed scalawags from around the apartment complex who would show up when someone said, "Cake!" You scream, I scream, We all scream for ice cream!
Some men do not have childhood memories of summer trips, shortly before another school year. Rockefeller, one need not be, for understand blessing such as these. And, in honesty, some might have never had a holiday full of presents, be they modest blessing of a new pair of socks, under garments, and tennis shoes. And, festivals with feasts of breads, vegetables, and meats are a rarity, if not non-existent, for some, in this land of abundance.
Seeing that the author has not known any "real struggle" that might make the distinction between just and wicked choices opaque or cloudy, forgive his strong belief that "simplicity" trumps, trounces, and triumphs over "confusing, complex, and convoluted" rigmarole resulting from deviating from "simplicity" in search of a higher understanding.
So forgive the author of this weblog, he has not really seen any true struggle or felt any real pain. As such, he is not "well-known" for complaining. This might seem "bizarre", based upon a few "bewildering" web-posts. But, life has shown those who should complain and are highly justified, in doing so, are quite frequently ignored. While those feeling the most, minor of discomforts have triumphant victories in courts of law and public opinion, when they were not sufficiently warned that placing a uncovered cup of freshly brewed coffee in their lap could result in a scald.
Enlightenment and simplicity are coupled as is wisdom and wealth! You might consider reading that past sentence a few times; its meaning might truly mend one's menacing mental maladies.
Only His Strategy is perfect! Simple as It be!
Toppling a single pawn will stay His Hand, His Wrath, His Blessing, His Will, or Predestined Victory!
And, focusing on a single, insignificant, non-vital position among His Ranks would be an "unwise approach". Consider this a snippet of "war-time intelligence"; It is rather humorous how satan's horde pummels, pounces, and pulverizes the least dangerous potent of His servants. How credible is a person, the author, who a "well-documented" history of a "thought disorder"?
The author's role is and has always been the equivalent of consistently run "fly-patterns" by wide-outs on a "rushing" football team. It completely frees the area just beyond the line-backers of any defenders. And, when the chosen ball carrier reaches this zone, the score-keeper can place another touchdown on the board, well before he crosses the end-zone!
Chase and tackle the decoy again and again. It is only a futile waste of defensive resources!
Shoot the decoy, if you like! Duck hunters would not recommend! Pine is not all that tasty of game!
So, you can choose simplicity...
It is the basis for victory upon victory in mankind's history....Many are misled by immediate returns on "wickedness"...
A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just. [Pro 13:22 KJV]
A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked. [Psa 37:16 KJV]
The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. [Pro 10:11 KJV]
A righteous man falling down before the wicked [is as] a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. [Pro 25:26 KJV]
For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. [Pro 24:16 KJV]
...
If it is a sufficient sign for those who have not yet had a met the Lord of Psalm 23, in his manifold description:
Herein rest my greatest crime...
My son, attend unto my wisdom, [and] bow thine ear to my understanding:
That thou mayest regard discretion, and [that] thy lips may keep knowledge.
For the lips of a strange woman drop [as] an honeycomb, and her mouth [is] smoother than oil:
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, [that] thou canst not know [them].
Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:
Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours [be] in the house of a stranger;
And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,
And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
The righteous judgment...
For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?
God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. [Rom 3:3-4 KJV]
So, for those whose ears where itching for a release from your guilt concerning this author's situation, herein it rest. Yet, will you start helping those clients you are not hurting for a small fraction of astronomical international gross domestic product, from some venture or another, most likely spawned from a cruel sense of parody, but the ones whom you hold hostage in search becoming the largest or most "profitable" healthcare provider as ranked by some "well-respected" financial periodical.
Can we all faithfully Link-in?
Forgive me... more work awaits, that weary, anguished groan has not yet been placed on this author's Google Schedule...
A Bounty of Beatitudes awaits those who wait upon Him....
Every position, arrangement, weapon, and notion fixing, inducing, and tenetting an opponent's failure has a counter. All, except one!
During this author's interesting experiences with those of letters and degrees from well-respected institutions of the American academia, most have relied on the claims found among textbooks of sociology, psychology, history, medicine, and other highly fallible sources, drafted by men who could not master themselves, their personal behaviors, or quest for control.
If they could first manage themselves, then some level of respect would be merited! Yet, they spend countless person-hours and millions in direct federal funds, seeking control of others for fun and profit, aka Marry Morris.
Most, have trouble taming the wrest-less evil of the tongue! And, this often misplaced verse is a popular one among such men, whose goal is silencing those who dare contradict their opinion's motivated by greed or complain about their abuses.
When a person whose positive behaviors, exceed the norm of society, and has been well-rewarded for be a conformist, is placed in a position where socially dysfunctional behavior, with all of its negative effects, becomes his only option for receiving any social reward, these misused lessons from a discipline called "psychology" enters the realm of witchcraft, based upon scripture.
In fact, it can be deduced from:
For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [1Sa 15:23 KJV]
Those who work against harmonious communities for the selfish, self-centered reasons are rebellious.
One might consider this somewhat out of context. Yet, we all have a kingdom, whether it be ourselves, our families, or work responsibilities, or etc. Forgive the abstract reasoning.
After about a decade of being a "fool" based upon Proverbs and other scriptures, adopting a personal strategy for "success", not monetary, not social, and not material, seemed practical. Life improved a thousand fold.
Then, the author did what he is well-known for doing, he shared the strategy. Remember Priscilla, how well she was thought of at her wake! Well, try treating others well!
And, as usual, the author was admonished by the "wise capitalists and business-minded men whom he knows", if you tell someone else your strategy, they will start doing what has brought you success, and then you will lose your advantage. This is a "troubling" proposition. Dare, it be said that it reeks of abject stupidity! Especially, when one considers "appropriate social behavior".
A few began exclaiming, "He simply wants some 'help' with something. He can help so many others! If he is "sooooo" smart, let us see if he can help himself!"
Then, consistent with the profile of the handful of "knot-heads" who started this nonsense, they went on a "good-deeds" campaign.
Well, here is that help for those "simple-minded" who placed that feeble-pawn in my path! If, as some have done, the author had gotten near you or someone whom you would not abandon and formed a "virtually-unbreakable" tie, possibly, in the form of an addiction, would you feel that they knew how others should be treated? Would you feel that they were simply manipulating you or that person whom you would not abandon, so they might receive 'help'?
The most obvious passage supporting this is Galatians 5.
If "doing one's best at adhering with Scripture" is a ploy, then how does one account for the purpose of the collection plate! And, if someone will give and never ask for something in return, if he is deemed "weak" for doing so, does this say more about the "faith and conviction of others!" or is it a sign of the intellectual impairment which you claim that he has!
Look, if human laws, whether written or simple social mores, offset what is written in Galatians, then this grand country has very little hope!
This is the author's situation, he could be bankrupted supporting an international sin trade or ministries and non-profit charities, whether they misappropriate the funds or not!
The author noted the other day...Mammon is more enticing than Milkbones.....one can chase material wealth, entering a maze that they will never escape! The foolish feel this is how one properly handles financial rewards, "Give a person the gold, once they do what you want!" They believe this is control! This is the illusion of power embedded in currency! And, as American currency states, "it is the god of many". They seek more wealth, feeling that it brings more control!
We are all bright, intelligent humans..we can see beyond the tips of our freckled noses.. and our wallets, as such, the many cognitive connections should be quite telling!
Wealth can be intoxicating, as a woman's eyes:
The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him.
What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
[It is] not for kings, O Lemuel, [it is] not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. [Pro 31:1-7 KJV]
The most important choice one can make in life, spiritual or carnal wealth.
During the mid-1990s while working in software engineering, the author shared a non-computing insight with a supervisor at a small, defunct computer telephony integration company. And, being a "well-known" part of a local network who seemingly gets a "kick" from trying nearly every "seemingly" valuable suggestion the author makes, whether it be a long-standing joke or a sincere effort at business, the author mentioned that he does not share his best ideas. These he keeps
hidden and never reveals!
Some of those surround the Psalm of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection of Christ. But, he and the rest of this community have very little interest in debating scriptures like the Berean. Many have read and can quote scripture, but it is much like that old HTML, it is only for fun and profit! So be it!
It is not an issue of being a preacher, proselytizer, minister, missionary, prophet, or any other manner of leader. It is really the search for an understanding that might better one's self, which is a start at improving a community standard, that is quickly decomposing in light of publicly available content across the WWW. Many will search textbooks, technical manuals, and any reference for the secrets of "quick monetary gains", but will not "peacefully" discuss the lessons of scripture.
As stated earlier, the author is completely "through with the lot of this world community". The deceit and betrayal he has seen occur in the lives of so many for the mere accumulation of wealth beyond what is necessary. Men who simply like gazing at a series of digits at the bottom of a banking statement, who are excessively miserly, and never cease defrauding others for more and more are a human blight. A rare few individuals in this world who have started in very oppressive environments, under the daily threat of imprisonment or lynching for violating unwritten social boundaries that are regularly crossed without censure these days, have risen through the difficult modern work environments, and reached a very comfortable lifestyle, have a luxury that they truly deserve. Others have not seen the same, lived through the similar situations, and have had quite an impact on this world while maintaining their Christian integrity, including those who sang with Wings Over Jordan.
Could it be that "satan" could deceive himself, in the labyrinth of lies and lasciviousness, he has constructed?
Seeing that satan is so incredibly recalcitrant that it has not considered repenting, it is either steeped in the fog of stupidity arising from the self-inflicted lie that it will conquer the Creator, El-Olam, which could stay satan's hand against Job, or satan suffers from a severe, irreversible mental defect!
It is often said that when a man lies so frequently, that he forgets the truth, he is guilty of one the greatest crimes against self. He told himself an untruth which he sincerely knew was a lie, and, ultimately, he dogmatically and wholeheartedly believed it. So much so, he would fight, kill, and die in defense of it!
The first truth one can reaffirm in his mind, if this doubt has ever arisen and, forbid all foolishness, has been spoken. We are all created! The universe is not a chance occurrence. And, forgive this rebuttal of the highly-educated, well-lettered elite within the philosophy of Physics, but the "big bang" measured in the 1950s might have been one the many cosmic Sequoia that fell in the history of a universe that is a sylvan full of many such events.
What are those unspoken "well-known" lesson? If a tree falls in the woods, does it make a sound? And, forgive this, if it seems, highly insulting, but occasionally, we, all of us, especially, "the educated" cannot spot a forest, although we are frequently striking our heads against some tree or another in search of the forest that we seek. Notice, the use of "we".
In summary, if the learning acquired through countless hours of study, whether riddled with the mischievousness and "normal" behavioral dysfunctions common in formal education, is only used in the pursuit of more of Mammon's mina and one's talents cultivated over the years are spent in the undermining of the principles of a healthy and harmonious community, so one might acquire more lucre, one is part of a synergistic cycle of destruction. So, enjoy the whirlpool ride..all the drains eventually reach the seven seas...!
What is your strategy? Will you follow it, if it does not provide a reward? Occasionally, all havoc breaks lose before the calm!
Forgive the seeming reference about intelligence. Many popular puzzles existed in the 1980s, based upon rotating the partitioned faces of a shape. One was the Rubik's cube. It left the author baffled for some time. Solving a similar simpler puzzle shaped like a pyramid gave insight! Once the four-corners were positioned with the same colored centers appropriately, then the middle-parts could be set in place, using a few simple, standard rotations. One day while looking at that old cube, the author paused and said, "Wait, can one reason from the approach used with the pyramid?" The answer was and is yes!" Forming "crosses" on each face based upon the color in the middle square and, simply, rotating the top right, then that side downward, twice, and performing the same in the opposite, starting with the top, again, and then the opposite side, twice, will eventually result in a cube with "solid-color" sides. Yet, it will be the darkest before the dawn before the solution is completed. If you try this, you will find that every square will be in its proper place, expect the upper right and left corner. They will be reversed. But, if one "keeps the faith", following the rules which made successful progress and nearly reached a seemingly impossible goal, he will see the cube's corners slowly and seemingly become irreversible "scrambled". Yet, after a few more rotations, every square falls in place.
Such examples seemingly infuriate some. The author's only response is "following simple reliable, rules is best". And, those living in rank hatred and bitterness likely will try exerting their wills over the manifestation of the "successes" evident from the implementation of simple rules.
When prayer and fasting results in a miracle, the obstinate, unfaithful unbeliever will snatch the very vessels from a widow's cupboard that produces a never-ending stream of flour and oil. What rule did she follow. Did she and her son have enough, although she did not live in a king's court, wear fine purple silks, and dine on fattened calves?
The author has been accused of being "so smart that it could result in his harm", especially when sorting through a tasks that another deems daunting. Well, the intelligence in born from this simple, abstract thought, follow this simple, reliable, rules of life..These are found in scripture.
Some say,"If I give and do not receive anything in return from that person, I am at a loss". Others say, this is an extremely generous and philanthropic view, saying, "I get what I want first, and compensate others for what I have gained, If I so chose." One can read scripture and decide which strategy works best. Let us reason...What is the most fundamental, abstract premise found among the Christian cannon.
Some say, "Those who freely give shall freely receive." And, if we can divorce ourselves from the carnal, material nature of this world, the boon might be a friendly smile on someone stranger's most miserable day. It might a ride for an elderly woman struggling with her groceries and believing that she is forgotten and unwanted in this world. Life is simple. It always is; cluttering it with the complexity of carnal lusts, simply ruins its simple beauty.
We all have fallen, at times, and have countless personal falls...but, the wondrous splendor of His Image in all of us, an reflection which shines through the countenances of some of the most wicked among us.
Compassion arises in the hearts of some of the most ruthless and unforgiving among us.
Saying that life's success comes following and applying "simple rules" is a matter of this author's perspective. The author has not know any real challenge or struggle in life. Some men have never known a childhood memory of a birthday party with a frosted sheet cake, with cone hats, cups of punch, gifts, and a squadron of hooligans and runny-nosed scalawags from around the apartment complex who would show up when someone said, "Cake!" You scream, I scream, We all scream for ice cream!
Some men do not have childhood memories of summer trips, shortly before another school year. Rockefeller, one need not be, for understand blessing such as these. And, in honesty, some might have never had a holiday full of presents, be they modest blessing of a new pair of socks, under garments, and tennis shoes. And, festivals with feasts of breads, vegetables, and meats are a rarity, if not non-existent, for some, in this land of abundance.
Seeing that the author has not known any "real struggle" that might make the distinction between just and wicked choices opaque or cloudy, forgive his strong belief that "simplicity" trumps, trounces, and triumphs over "confusing, complex, and convoluted" rigmarole resulting from deviating from "simplicity" in search of a higher understanding.
So forgive the author of this weblog, he has not really seen any true struggle or felt any real pain. As such, he is not "well-known" for complaining. This might seem "bizarre", based upon a few "bewildering" web-posts. But, life has shown those who should complain and are highly justified, in doing so, are quite frequently ignored. While those feeling the most, minor of discomforts have triumphant victories in courts of law and public opinion, when they were not sufficiently warned that placing a uncovered cup of freshly brewed coffee in their lap could result in a scald.
Enlightenment and simplicity are coupled as is wisdom and wealth! You might consider reading that past sentence a few times; its meaning might truly mend one's menacing mental maladies.
Only His Strategy is perfect! Simple as It be!
Toppling a single pawn will stay His Hand, His Wrath, His Blessing, His Will, or Predestined Victory!
And, focusing on a single, insignificant, non-vital position among His Ranks would be an "unwise approach". Consider this a snippet of "war-time intelligence"; It is rather humorous how satan's horde pummels, pounces, and pulverizes the least dangerous potent of His servants. How credible is a person, the author, who a "well-documented" history of a "thought disorder"?
The author's role is and has always been the equivalent of consistently run "fly-patterns" by wide-outs on a "rushing" football team. It completely frees the area just beyond the line-backers of any defenders. And, when the chosen ball carrier reaches this zone, the score-keeper can place another touchdown on the board, well before he crosses the end-zone!
Chase and tackle the decoy again and again. It is only a futile waste of defensive resources!
Shoot the decoy, if you like! Duck hunters would not recommend! Pine is not all that tasty of game!
So, you can choose simplicity...
It is the basis for victory upon victory in mankind's history....Many are misled by immediate returns on "wickedness"...
A good [man] leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner [is] laid up for the just. [Pro 13:22 KJV]
A little that a righteous man hath [is] better than the riches of many wicked. [Psa 37:16 KJV]
The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. [Pro 10:11 KJV]
A righteous man falling down before the wicked [is as] a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. [Pro 25:26 KJV]
For a just [man] falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. [Pro 24:16 KJV]
...
If it is a sufficient sign for those who have not yet had a met the Lord of Psalm 23, in his manifold description:
Herein rest my greatest crime...
My son, attend unto my wisdom, [and] bow thine ear to my understanding:
That thou mayest regard discretion, and [that] thy lips may keep knowledge.
For the lips of a strange woman drop [as] an honeycomb, and her mouth [is] smoother than oil:
But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell.
Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, [that] thou canst not know [them].
Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
Remove thy way far from her, and come not nigh the door of her house:
Lest thou give thine honour unto others, and thy years unto the cruel:
Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours [be] in the house of a stranger;
And thou mourn at the last, when thy flesh and thy body are consumed,
And say, How have I hated instruction, and my heart despised reproof;
And have not obeyed the voice of my teachers, nor inclined mine ear to them that instructed me!
I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.
The righteous judgment...
For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?
God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. [Rom 3:3-4 KJV]
So, for those whose ears where itching for a release from your guilt concerning this author's situation, herein it rest. Yet, will you start helping those clients you are not hurting for a small fraction of astronomical international gross domestic product, from some venture or another, most likely spawned from a cruel sense of parody, but the ones whom you hold hostage in search becoming the largest or most "profitable" healthcare provider as ranked by some "well-respected" financial periodical.
Can we all faithfully Link-in?
Forgive me... more work awaits, that weary, anguished groan has not yet been placed on this author's Google Schedule...
A Bounty of Beatitudes awaits those who wait upon Him....
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