Major Differences
July 29th, 2009Does it offend you that our government has put our descendants into trillions of dollars worth of debt? Does it seem even a little tyrannical that they have forced on them “taxation without representation”? Why are we surprised? Is that not the way of the world? Isn’t it all about what “I” can get and hang what may come to the innocent?
The American Founders believed that each generation should pay its own debts. What a novel idea! “Pay as you go” and “live within your means.” It is unethical and sinful to saddle someone else with our debts. Their attitude reflected a Christian understanding of scripture and a respect for the Creator.
One of the major differences between Christianity and our political world is the willingness to sacrifice for others. It is the “Greater love” of which Jesus spoke. Christians would rather suffer now so their children won’t have to suffer later. The ungodly prefer letting the next generation suffer so long as they don’t have to. Their motto is “No Pain, No Pain.”
The thing that those living away from God miss is that “payday” will come. Somebody is going to pay someday. It is just a matter of when (see Ecclesiastes 8:11).
The justice of God demanded payment for sin. Payday came at the cross. Jesus stepped up and made the payment for us. He suffered then so we would not have to suffer later.
What implications do you see for us?
Keep The Light Burning!
Perry Greene
