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Keeping
this World in
its Proper
Perspective
There
are many who
currently have
high stress
levels due to
fear.
Fear of
economic
meltdown, job
loss, and
changes that
are happening
in the country
are just a
few.
These fears
are
understandable,
but absolutely
necessary.
In reality,
the events
happening
throughout the
world are
nothing to
fear at all as
long as people
keep this
world in its
proper
perspective.
In Galatians
6:8, Paul
compares
living to
sowing
(planting)
seeds.
The passage
says:
"For one who
sows to his
own flesh will
from the flesh
reap
corruption,
but one who
sows to the
Spirit will
form the
Spirit reap
eternal life."
Every decision
and action a
person takes
in life is a
seed sown that
will grow into
either good or
bad
consequences.
Ultimately,
everything
that is from
the flesh will
corrupt.
The word flesh
in this
passage not
only refers to
sin, but also
sowing
worldliness in
general.
In other
words, people
set themselves
up for failure
by putting so
much stock in
this world.
How do I know
this is true?
Look around
and try to
find anything
on
this earth
that will not
eventually
rot, decay,
and die.
Everything on
Earth is
temporal.
Having that
understanding
can bring
freedom from
fear, give
hope, and put
control back
in life.
I could put my
hope in
finances, but
all money
inflates and
devalues over
time. I
can put my
trust in the
economy, but
strong
economies will
eventually
depress.
I can trust
that
government
will take care
of everything
or be
disappointed
that the
government is
not doing what
I think is in
the country's
best interest,
but great
societies
eventually
fail. I
can even put
my hope in
myself, but
eventually I
will die.
I may not like
the things
that are
happening, but
I can be at
peace because
I see those
things in
their proper
perspective.
The
perspective
that hopes in
this world is
futile.
The only
option left is
putting one's
hope in God's
comforter to
help in daily
living.
This allows
for
contentment
during fearful
times, and
offers eternal
life.
~Brandon Beard
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