SATURDAY THOUGHTS

Saturday December 6, 2008

AUTO BAILOUT

So, we are going to grant big loans to the auto companies. There are some good aspects to this and some bad.

Good

1. Keeps more jobs.
2. Takes sales away from foreign carmakers.
3. Provides stronger customers for parts and other suppliers.
4. Gives relief to public shareholders of GM and Ford.

Bad

1. Interferes with free enterprise system
2. Enables bad management practices in domestic companies
3. Sets bad example for citizens who are already leaning heavily on the federal government.
4. Bails out financial speculators i.e. Owner of Chrysler.

NORTH DAKOTA:

Things are booming in this state. Maybe our DC lawmakers should take a trip up there. Might get some sensible ideas about fixing problems elsewhere. We need to have some tough decisions made and some good examples set. I would like to see some unselfish courage exhibited by our lawmakers.

CRIME IN THE U.S. AND THE WORLD:

The rapid growth of Internet crime is an indication of the rapid growth of crime in the world. White-collar crime is condoned, sanctioned even encouraged in the corporate/political arenas of the world. Clever business people and lawyers are busy finding ways to justify legal methods for gaining in a greedy fashion from unsuspecting or ignorant organizations and people. This may include lobbying of powerful political figures.

The God of creation has told us by way of His prophets and apostles that legalism will not work. It is not possible to legislate morality. None us, being born of Adam, are capable of becoming righteous through our own efforts. It is only by the death and resurrection of Christ that we can become righteous. When we know and believe that we have been crucified with Christ and that He now lives in us, we will become righteous.

How will Christ deal with the unbelievers? Since, the soul does not die but lives on in eternity. There are only two choices. Live with Christ in joy or be condemned to eternal damnation. Christ saves, we choose.

What are the believers to do? Live in faith trusting the Lord Jesus Christ. Go to work for Christ and don’t worry about tomorrow.