Original Sin also includes our tendencies toward Narcissism, Fear, and Pride.
In combination, these human weaknesses not only contribute to Evil but prevent people from acknowledging their Shadow.
Out of Touch with their Own Sins, those who lack the humility to see their weaknesses are the most capable of contributing to Evil either Knowingly or unknowingly.
Many a social commentator throughout our short history have viewed the Chaos of materialism in which promoted comfort at all costs, as primary determinates of the Evil at that time.
When certain segments of humanity are systematically (2017's Tax reform) regarded as irrelevant or are treated with derision, dire consequences for the 'Integrity' of The Entire Society are Inevitable.
Where justice seems such a reach for us we never outgrow the need for 'Profits' who remind us of the "Great Requirement".
We need to search our hearts and see where putting our agenda first makes us part of the problem.
Truth and Holiness are always matters of substance, not appearance.
Issues of justice consistently involve allocation of real and substantive resources: money, time, opportunities, goods and services.
The Christian Life is not a Game where the One with the Most Toys Wins.
What we have and own is never simply ours.
We are Stewards of what God has given us.
God holds us responsible for what we do with what we have.
Followers of Jesus share the resources and work against the Evil that Robs the World of God's care and Love.
Lifestyles and choices that Love and Value People more than Things is the Litmus Test of Faith.
Stewardship means recognizing that nothing we have really belongs to us. Everything owned belongs to God.
We are simply the Stewards of His Wealth, His Gifts, His Opportunities, His Houses, His Cars, and His Computers. Sharing is to Be In Our DNA.
God intends for the body of Christ to battle the 'Affluenza' of avarice wealth under God.
Stewards distinguish between building their own Kingdom (GOP Tax Reform) and Building the Kingdom of God.
STEWARDS ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS THAT ATTEND TO GOD'S QUESTION: "ARE YOU DOING ALL I WOULD HAVE YOU DO WITH WHAT I HAVE GIVEN YOU?"
*WHAT IS TRULY NEEDED TO BE CONTENT?
*WILL YOU SHARE?
*WILL YOU LIVE ON LESS SO THAT OTHERS MIGHT HAVE MORE?
*CAN YOU ENJOY THE PUBLIC BEACH RATHER THAN OWN A BEACH OF YOUR OWN?
In other words, if expenditures on comforts, luxuries, amusements etc., are not up to the standards common among our higher brackets such are probably trickling down true to form too little away that is too small within reasonable proportion of the taxpayers subsidized gift.
A Good Steward worth their weight in leadership always weighs out first as a First Fiduciary Duty how the way that they were brought up can, could, or would affect overall abilities to properly discern "WORD" under God honors general citizenry in ways that earned respect for that nation abroad.
They contemplate upon the strengths and weaknesses that have been bequeathed to them.
They examen if the legacy being passed on presents a positive image toward future generations to say they did righteously with their stewardship of resources once they were gone.
GOD-GIVEN FRUIT in Christ's Name. AMEN.
*Being liberated from Greed, Self-Centeredness, Money and Other Things so that the Generous Spirit of Jesus Grows in You.
*Embracing Generous Hospitality Toward Those In Need.
*Modeling God's Goodness and Generosity.
*Awareness of Your Selfishness and Lack of Love for Others.
*Living from the Conviction that Nothing belongs to You; You Didn't Deserve it or Earn it; It All Came From God.
*Investing In The Kingdom of God, Building Up Treasures in Heaven.
*Loving God with all your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind, and Loving your Neighbor as Yourself!
*Stewarding the Earth and All Your Resources; Freedom from the Toxic Disease of Affluenza.
What exactly does the First Amendment say?
Amendment I. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
PRACTICING THE PRESENCE UNDER GOD INTENTIONALLY RECOLLECTS BEFORE GOD AS IT ENGAGES IN THE ACTIVITIES AND DUTIES OF LIFE ACCORDING TO WORD.
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