I could see it. I could see the government the majority of society allowing the government to ruin the establishment of religion. You think that's extreme, but it's already happening. However, my husband reminded me that it isn't all about our country or society worldwide rolling in inequity that makes destruction imminent. Society is there! It is slow-moving, stiff-necked Zion that isn't righteous enough to combat the evils and receive Christ at His Second Coming. Perhaps the destruction will be to humble those who think they are followers of Christ and to fortify those on the right track. Our goal in life should involve becoming our best selves. There is still so much hope and joy to be found in the world when we play a better part. The redefinition of marriage is a big thing that happened recently, but so are a lot of things.
It is good that we talk about equality and love. Even if the first is relative. However, much of the world is still living day to day fighting for their actual lives, a much different perspective which leaves room for no social media posts. My biggest fear is that America is too comfortable (myself included) and when we talk about the signs of the times, we forget that that destruction will come first to those who need to be humbled and remember their God. It moves our focus from what others are doing to us, to what we should be doing for others and our own homes. I can argue the big government complaints too but in the end, the opposing side will still have their view and I'm not sure it solves anything. At this point, we would do better to focus ourselves on God and having our own homes in order. - FB post 6/28/15
This waiting period is hard. We see it in the scriptures where this is the time people fall into unbelief - no matter what their forefathers tried to instill into their hearts - Zion forgets their God. Because life is comfortable! We forget who He really is (that we need Him) and that loss of identity destroys us. And have mercy, at the core of Satan's plan is the destruction of the family (divorce, immaturity, abuse, pornography, lack of commitment, same-gender relationships, co-habitation, infidelity, gambling, bad spending habits, idleness, distraction from what is best etc…). It's impact is subtle, yet cunning and lasting. So I don't care who says the actions of others don't affect you, the morality of society will. In the case of gay marriage, if it was just about a contract, no one would care. I want my children to know that it does matter. I want them to know I care.
Religion is so distorted now. Lets face it, so many people are choosing a religion that fits their desires. Forget trying to align our will with God, we're telling Him what to believe now. Whether it's defining gender, marriage or race, I believe most of our internal struggles stem from our external experiences. And I think we're given our experiences for a wise purpose, even when we hate them, are discouraged by them, feel like we've been given less in life. I think God knows our abilities and He knows how we can best grow from our environment, if we lean on Him and not the world. But if we don't find Him, or other people who are striving to find Him, then we end up in this downward spiral where our best friends become our enemies simply because they aren't encouraging us to grow closer to God, not only that, but they pull us away by saying there is an easier road. Hopefully, perhaps after rock bottom, we will make our way back.
I do feel like I understand the complaints of those who feel persecuted by hate. I struggle more with individuals who have been taught the Plan of Salvation who still question divine concepts like the family, but hey - we're all trying to gain our own testimony in a way that we know makes us happy. I have found it easy to separate my love for people from their actions (even if at times that involves distance), but I realize that's a rare gift. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who don't know how to separate the two emotionally and I feel like a lot of the noise in the world comes from individuals who just want to be heard, appreciated and valued. We could be better at doing that for people.
I do feel like I understand the complaints of those who feel persecuted by hate. I struggle more with individuals who have been taught the Plan of Salvation who still question divine concepts like the family, but hey - we're all trying to gain our own testimony in a way that we know makes us happy. I have found it easy to separate my love for people from their actions (even if at times that involves distance), but I realize that's a rare gift. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who don't know how to separate the two emotionally and I feel like a lot of the noise in the world comes from individuals who just want to be heard, appreciated and valued. We could be better at doing that for people.
{Freedom. Religion. Equality. Tolerance. Love}
They were once simple words that are now way too subjective.
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