I am amazed at how during this presidential campaign, our mainstream media and the entertainment industry folks are getting uglier and uglier with the way they're reporting the news about the candidates. They are out to destroy anyone and everyone without any concern about the consequences of their actions. They somehow seem to forget that their job is to report the news honestly by being fair to both parties. However, their ratings seem to take priority over country and the American people.
For instance, a responsible journalist, as part of his/her job, should report the ‘truth’ from both sides and let the public make up their mind. Unfortunately, that's not how it works these days. The journalists are very bias. A good example of this is what I heard on CNN the other night. It's a good thing that I had watched the entire debate that took place in Alaska between the Alaskan governotorial candidates. The CNN reporter chose to show only a 'selected segment' of what Sarah Palin said during this debate and told the viewers that 'what she said at the debate was contradictory to what she said on VP nomination night.'
For instance, a responsible journalist, as part of his/her job, should report the ‘truth’ from both sides and let the public make up their mind. Unfortunately, that's not how it works these days. The journalists are very bias. A good example of this is what I heard on CNN the other night. It's a good thing that I had watched the entire debate that took place in Alaska between the Alaskan governotorial candidates. The CNN reporter chose to show only a 'selected segment' of what Sarah Palin said during this debate and told the viewers that 'what she said at the debate was contradictory to what she said on VP nomination night.'
That was not good journalism! That's called manipulation of the truth! The CNN reporter should have showed the whole debate to the public so they could hear what actually was said and why. The reporter deceived the public by manipulating the content of the debate and imposing his own personal opinion on the viewers. I'm not trying to get into politics here. This is not about promoting McCain/Palin or Obama/Biden, I'm talking about "where is the fairness?"
This is about the journalists, entertainment industry, politicians, CEO's, lawyers, etc., who are lying and manipulating the system to promote their own agenda and raise their ratings by hurting their country and deceiving the American public.
The entertainment industry and the media don't know the meaning of "integrity" anymore! They anapologetically take sides and they don't care if they destroy that person and that person's family. Fairness, truth, and respect are no longer popular values in our society.
When I try to analyze why all this is happening, I seem to always come to the same conclusion. I truly believe that the reason people become mean, carless, and selfish is all because they have distanced themselves from God. If they still respected and loved God, they will do their best to please God! Yes, this is a free country and we have freedom of speech, but that freedom is a privilege and it comes with a big responsiblity! The Bible says: 'Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone...'
The Bible is full of wisdom and guidelines to help us live a life of integrity, but somehow we prefer to look at worldly sources for guidance. I truly believe the reason we are in this big mess is because we have forgotten our Maker and we rely too much on our own strength. Somehow we have let our big ego and arrogance get in the way preventing us to have an intimate relationship with the Lord. Nowadays, being a Christian and claiming Jesus as our Lord and Savior is no longer considered 'cool'. Folks are influenced by the rising popularity of the new age movement, eastern religions, meditation, and belief in past lives and reincarnation, thus forgetting their Maker. Also the departing of certain Christian denominations from the original teachings of the Bible has not helped the situation either.
Not admitting the existence of an omnipotent God makes it easier to live life without guilt and to be part of the crowd. However, the truth will be revealed sooner or later and whether we like it or not! Soon, every nation and every knee will bow down before the King of kings and Lord of lords and everyone will see "Truth" and realize they've been decieved by the world.
We think we are somehow smarter and wiser than God and we look at the contents of the Bible as foolishness or something of the past. It is easier to nullify God in order to keep on doing what we are doing. Some of our entertainment industry folks make a comfortable living out of mocking Jesus, the Bible and its followers. They think Bible believing folks are 'dilusional, fanatical or freaks'. I heard one comedian on Larry King say he believes "Billy Graham and mother Theresa had mental issues." Mental issues? Give me a break! It is obvious, we (CHRISTians) are easy targets. After all, we turn the other cheek and we don't blow up people. They don't dare ridicule other religions because they're afraid of them! However, no matter what goes on around us, how people treat us or may percieve us, let us not lose heart. Let us remain strong in our faith and let us put all our trust in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Let the Words of Jesus give you comfort and strength when you feel misunderstood:
When I try to analyze why all this is happening, I seem to always come to the same conclusion. I truly believe that the reason people become mean, carless, and selfish is all because they have distanced themselves from God. If they still respected and loved God, they will do their best to please God! Yes, this is a free country and we have freedom of speech, but that freedom is a privilege and it comes with a big responsiblity! The Bible says: 'Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone...'
The Bible is full of wisdom and guidelines to help us live a life of integrity, but somehow we prefer to look at worldly sources for guidance. I truly believe the reason we are in this big mess is because we have forgotten our Maker and we rely too much on our own strength. Somehow we have let our big ego and arrogance get in the way preventing us to have an intimate relationship with the Lord. Nowadays, being a Christian and claiming Jesus as our Lord and Savior is no longer considered 'cool'. Folks are influenced by the rising popularity of the new age movement, eastern religions, meditation, and belief in past lives and reincarnation, thus forgetting their Maker. Also the departing of certain Christian denominations from the original teachings of the Bible has not helped the situation either.
Not admitting the existence of an omnipotent God makes it easier to live life without guilt and to be part of the crowd. However, the truth will be revealed sooner or later and whether we like it or not! Soon, every nation and every knee will bow down before the King of kings and Lord of lords and everyone will see "Truth" and realize they've been decieved by the world.
We think we are somehow smarter and wiser than God and we look at the contents of the Bible as foolishness or something of the past. It is easier to nullify God in order to keep on doing what we are doing. Some of our entertainment industry folks make a comfortable living out of mocking Jesus, the Bible and its followers. They think Bible believing folks are 'dilusional, fanatical or freaks'. I heard one comedian on Larry King say he believes "Billy Graham and mother Theresa had mental issues." Mental issues? Give me a break! It is obvious, we (CHRISTians) are easy targets. After all, we turn the other cheek and we don't blow up people. They don't dare ridicule other religions because they're afraid of them! However, no matter what goes on around us, how people treat us or may percieve us, let us not lose heart. Let us remain strong in our faith and let us put all our trust in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Let the Words of Jesus give you comfort and strength when you feel misunderstood:
Matthew 10:16 "I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves."
Deuteronomy 31:6 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
1 Corinthians 1:25-31 "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength. Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things - and the things that are not - to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God - that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: "Let him who boasts boast in the Lord."
Jude 1:8 "In the very same way, these dreamers pollute their own bodies, reject authority, and slander celestial beings."
Jude 1:16 "These men are grumblers and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires; they boast about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage."
Matthew 10: 26-31 "So do not be afraid of them. There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the roofs. Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."
1 Peter 2:13-21 "Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover–up for evil; live as servants of God. Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, and honor the king. Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps."
Romans 13 "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the authority is rebelling against what God has instituted, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves. For rulers hold no terror for those who do right, but for those who do wrong. Do you want to be free from fear of the one in authority? Then do what is right and he will commend you. For he is God's servant to do you good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword for nothing. He is God's servant, an agent of wrath to bring punishment on the wrongdoer. Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishment but also because of conscience. This is also why you pay taxes, for the authorities are God's servants, who give their full time to governing. Give everyone what you owe him: If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor."
Nothing in this world is a "coincidence", God authorizes everything! And yes, even the next president of the United States is authorized by God. God will do what He has to do to work His plan! If we follow God's ways and be truthful to ourselves and to others, we will win no matter what. Therefore, during this critical election period, let's vote for what's right and what's just. Let us focus on the important issues, such as what's best for the country and the American people instead of focusing on making our party win. Let's do our homework and find out from various 'reliable' sources about each and every candidate, instead of relying solely on what we hear from our bias mainstream media or what we read on the internet. Because not everything we hear or read is always right. But most of all, let us pray so God will guide us in making the right decision. God bless America - One Nation Under God!
Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
God Bless,
Lucine
