The wisdom of men cannot save our societies; it is lunacy to expect the wisdom of men to save our souls.
What will save our souls? Wisdom that is simply God, simply Jesus, simply Scripture.
This one brought back memories of a song I used to like from Graham Nash of the Hollies and Crosby, Stils and Nash from 1971. Although it was a love song "Simple Man's" opening lyric summed it up perfectly - "I am a simple man, So I sing a simple song"
Actually, Peter, considering your genius-level mind, you are pretty humble. You have never claimed to be infallible or have all of the answers. You stay grounded, stick to facts (as they present themselves), and self-correct as needed. That’s uncommon among humans, and highly admirable!
The downside to being rational is that it can disconnect us from our emotions. Emotions are God’s perfect mechanism for letting us know what we are truly believing. If you feel joy and gratitude, that indicates that you TRUELY are trusting in God. If you feel anxiety and fear, you are not trusting in God, and need to switch your thinking around to where you feel more in tune with God’s perfect plan. This is not always easy, but when your faith is tested, yes - return to the simplicity of just trusting in God! We don’t need to over-complicate this trust with detailed dogma and doctrine, as those will likely just lead us astray. You are right, Peter, man’s wisdom is not the answer. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart!
Bless you always for just being you, Peter. Know that you are loved and cherished just as you are!
This one brought back memories of a song I used to like from Graham Nash of the Hollies and Crosby, Stils and Nash from 1971. Although it was a love song "Simple Man's" opening lyric summed it up perfectly - "I am a simple man, So I sing a simple song"
Good one as usual, Peter and linking as usual@https://nothingnewunderthesun2016.com/
Nothing wrong with being a simple man.
I was humming Lynrd Skynrd's "Simple Man" while I was working on this.
"And be a simple kind of man.
Be someone you'd love and understand.
Be a simple kind of man.
Won't you do this for me, son, if you can?"
Thought of that one as well.
O'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us and save us.....
Actually, Peter, considering your genius-level mind, you are pretty humble. You have never claimed to be infallible or have all of the answers. You stay grounded, stick to facts (as they present themselves), and self-correct as needed. That’s uncommon among humans, and highly admirable!
The downside to being rational is that it can disconnect us from our emotions. Emotions are God’s perfect mechanism for letting us know what we are truly believing. If you feel joy and gratitude, that indicates that you TRUELY are trusting in God. If you feel anxiety and fear, you are not trusting in God, and need to switch your thinking around to where you feel more in tune with God’s perfect plan. This is not always easy, but when your faith is tested, yes - return to the simplicity of just trusting in God! We don’t need to over-complicate this trust with detailed dogma and doctrine, as those will likely just lead us astray. You are right, Peter, man’s wisdom is not the answer. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart!
Bless you always for just being you, Peter. Know that you are loved and cherished just as you are!
You are most kind. Thanks!
I've made my living analyzing facts and assessing the real world as it actually is. My "groundedness" is much more habit than humility.