Tuesday, September 3, 2013

THE STATE OF THE WORLD

   The game of golf and life are much alike in one simple way:  the sum total of both is a combination of little things; and if we do not master the little things, then the big picture of either golf or life will be a work of toddler art.
   My golf game is presently in a state of chaos and I am playing golf like a beginner.  If I do not fix the little things that are wrong with my game, then I will continue to play toddler golf.  This is painful for me to endure, but I know my game is where it is because I did it all by myself; and I also know that no one else can fix it for me. 
   When you look at the big picture of the world we live in, what do you see?  Do you see works of art in nations all over the world, or do you see the works of toddlers in government?
   When you look at religions all over the world, what do you see?  Do you see peaceful people in nation after nation, or do you see people wringing their hands and wondering what else can go wrong?  This, too, is the result of toddlers in religion.
   People are being led astray by toddlers in governments and toddlers in religion.  Because of the perceptions of people, they are continuing to believe in the very same people who have led them astray, which is like a golfer who refuses to admit his problems.
   Global peace and prosperity for all is a carrot on a stick, which is held in the hands of people in government and in religion:  and people keep chasing the carrot, which is false hope. 
   A house that is built on a strong foundation will stand when storm clouds gather; but a house that is built on a weak foundation will wobble and collapse when the winds of change blow without warning. 
   The leaders in governments and in religions continue to blow the same wind at people whose houses are built on weak foundations, and because governments and religions do not have the love of God, nor the knowledge of God, chaos will be under their feet. 
   Thus, when we look at the big picture of the world, we see destruction in every nation because the leaderships of governments and religions are not honest with the people of their lands, nor are they honest with God.
   Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it  cannot hear:  But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.  (Isaiah 59: 1-2)
   Therefore, if you will look at the state of the world, consider the iniquities of the people in leadership positions in governments and in religions, and thereby know that they do not know God; for if they knew God, they would not be seekers of evil upon the people throughout the world.

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