Thoughts on the Condition of Man…

The common, normal assumption among humanity, at least in my experience and reasoning, is the thought that if we had more of something which we consider to be a necessity, we could do and be better than we would be without the increase of the thing we consider necessary. For example, if I knew more about God, then I would more readily love and receive Him; or if I had more money, I would use it to better the lives of the people around me.

The aforementioned examples, and many else besides, only serve to further the indictment against human nature that says such a theory could prove true apart from the Spirit of God. The point is clear in my mind that when we get more, we very rarely respond rightly with such increases. To make the point very strongly I would say, how many people do you know that get power and authority and turn around and use that same power for the betterment of orphans and widows and the like??

The reality, and a sad one to prove, is that we are so selfish in our dealings with others that no political system, religious institution, national tie, or personal disposition is strong enough to curb and correctly re-align these self-centered tendencies. I dare say that even in the church it is rare to find an elder, deacon, pastor, or lay person that is more given to the needs of the less fortunate in their midst.

Indeed, our parents; Adam and Eve walked in the garden with the very manifest presence of Yahweh and yet fell into irreconcilable differences (evil) from selfish tendency to disobey an ordinance they didn’t quite understand. The proof that we as humans can’t quite manage increase and blessing is evident on our human situation and history; one does not have to look very long and hard to see the clear differentiation between our ways and what Christ had to say when He walked the earth 2,000 years ago. What He said was so profound on this point that to this day we still don’t quite know what to do with the sermon on the mount.

Why am I saying all this?? Because there is a movement of reasoning called secular humanism that is sweeping across the earth to turn hearts more toward the doctrine of tolerance and selfish pride, aka evil that is not currently being confronted by the church who is supposed to be a beaken of light and truth to the darkness. This all paints a very dim outlook for the nation of America who has been givin more wealth than most and who have failed to steward such prominence to the betterment of impoverished nations. But we don’t need more money to help the less fortunate. We don’t need more man power or gifts or can-do attitude. As stated previously, when we get more, we tend to hoard, not give. Humanitarian aid very rarely proves beneficial for either party involved, why?? Because if it even gets to its desired location, it is wasted in a months time. It may be lucky enough to help for a month or two. But what after that?? Does it endure and bear fruit?

to be continued…