There are so many different views of what is "good" and what is "evil". And, there are many views that disregard those concepts altogether. I want people to question the views of good and evil that they have, and take them to their logical conclusion. Through objective, critical thinking, we all need to consider the views we hold dear and diligently analyze their application in every single thought, word, and deed. We have to consider the paths those views take us, and all of the circumstances that can follow. This process involves a lot of questioning, which many people can't handle.
What do you believe in right now? Was it different a year ago? What inspired a change in your beliefs? Do they change often, or are they set in stone? Are the beliefs decided for you as time passes, and you just go with the flow?
Regarding good and evil as it is projected through the media, do you believe popular news programs on TV, and let them choose what is right and wrong for you? Do you accept what they tell you, or do you view their reports with critical eyes and ears? What are your sources of information? Most importantly, who OWNS your sources of information? Do you ask critical questions every single time you turn on the TV or read an article? How about when you are given an opportunity to support or reject another view, and edify or villianize individuals and groups?
There are thousands if not millions of people who rely on TV to tell them what is right and wrong. To me that is the worst way that anyone can live. It's the easiest form of slavery there is, for both the people who create the TV programs and those who watch them. Some people don't believe in God, and they are very critical of those who do. But, when it's time to watch the political news program with their favorite celebrities, it's like going to school for them. They will take almost any manufactured teleprompter feed as truth- hook, line, and sinker. Follow those beliefs to their logical conclusions, and you have the prime setting for an Orwellian nightmare.
TV is one very important example that I use, because it has and continues to have such an enormous impact on what many of us decide is good and evil. Interaction with media truly functions as a religion for some people, and so, those who engage their TV should think about the views that are being projected. Question their validity, understand the method and consequence of application, and the logical conclusions that follow. That goes with any system of belief, such as trust in a political party, system of governance, Buddhism, or Atheism.
For those who don't believe in Jesus Christ, I urge you to question the validity of His teachings. I urge you to discover how to apply the love that God the Son wants us to have for each other. I want you understand the possible consequences that a believer can face, both good and bad. Finally, contemplate the logical conclusion to the life of a believer in Christ. Of course, you need to read the Bible in order to do this effectively. Start with the book of John, as it communicates Gods' message in a unique way. As you keep learning and discovering, you will come to see that there is only a conclusion to this physical life. My prayer is that you come to know Christ personally, and discern between His goodness and the evil that works against Him.
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1
And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. Philippians 1:9-10
But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 5:14
What do you believe in right now? Was it different a year ago? What inspired a change in your beliefs? Do they change often, or are they set in stone? Are the beliefs decided for you as time passes, and you just go with the flow?
Regarding good and evil as it is projected through the media, do you believe popular news programs on TV, and let them choose what is right and wrong for you? Do you accept what they tell you, or do you view their reports with critical eyes and ears? What are your sources of information? Most importantly, who OWNS your sources of information? Do you ask critical questions every single time you turn on the TV or read an article? How about when you are given an opportunity to support or reject another view, and edify or villianize individuals and groups?
There are thousands if not millions of people who rely on TV to tell them what is right and wrong. To me that is the worst way that anyone can live. It's the easiest form of slavery there is, for both the people who create the TV programs and those who watch them. Some people don't believe in God, and they are very critical of those who do. But, when it's time to watch the political news program with their favorite celebrities, it's like going to school for them. They will take almost any manufactured teleprompter feed as truth- hook, line, and sinker. Follow those beliefs to their logical conclusions, and you have the prime setting for an Orwellian nightmare.
TV is one very important example that I use, because it has and continues to have such an enormous impact on what many of us decide is good and evil. Interaction with media truly functions as a religion for some people, and so, those who engage their TV should think about the views that are being projected. Question their validity, understand the method and consequence of application, and the logical conclusions that follow. That goes with any system of belief, such as trust in a political party, system of governance, Buddhism, or Atheism.
For those who don't believe in Jesus Christ, I urge you to question the validity of His teachings. I urge you to discover how to apply the love that God the Son wants us to have for each other. I want you understand the possible consequences that a believer can face, both good and bad. Finally, contemplate the logical conclusion to the life of a believer in Christ. Of course, you need to read the Bible in order to do this effectively. Start with the book of John, as it communicates Gods' message in a unique way. As you keep learning and discovering, you will come to see that there is only a conclusion to this physical life. My prayer is that you come to know Christ personally, and discern between His goodness and the evil that works against Him.
For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 John 4:1
And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ. Philippians 1:9-10
But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil. Hebrews 5:14
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