The Bible calls us to be good stewards, and love our neighbors. Sadly, it is evident that the world is NOT getting any better, but is only getting worse.
What is the purpose of doing good? Why do people say, "lets make the world a better place"?
Can we conclude that we are not actually making the world a better place, but only postponing/slowing the social, spiritual, and physical decaying of our world?
Thought of the Day 4: World is getting worse
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FearlessLlearsy
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Thought of the Day 4: World is getting worse
Live a life with no FEAR, for the battle is already won. The Devil and his minions only cry in agonizing pain, realizing the victory is OURS.
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neo-x
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Re: Thought of the Day 4: World is getting worse
only answer 
It would be a blessing if they missed the cairns and got lost on the way back. Or if
the Thing on the ice got them tonight.
I could only turn and stare in horror at the chief surgeon.
Death by starvation is a terrible thing, Goodsir, continued Stanley.
And with that we went below to the flame-flickering Darkness of the lower deck
and to a cold almost the equal of the Dante-esque Ninth Circle Arctic Night
without.
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the Thing on the ice got them tonight.
I could only turn and stare in horror at the chief surgeon.
Death by starvation is a terrible thing, Goodsir, continued Stanley.
And with that we went below to the flame-flickering Darkness of the lower deck
and to a cold almost the equal of the Dante-esque Ninth Circle Arctic Night
without.
//johnadavid.wordpress.com
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FearlessLlearsy
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Re: Thought of the Day 4: World is getting worse
yeah.. your right Neo
Live a life with no FEAR, for the battle is already won. The Devil and his minions only cry in agonizing pain, realizing the victory is OURS.
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neo-x
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Re: Thought of the Day 4: World is getting worse
The world can never be better without God, it is a delusion and the world follows it.
It would be a blessing if they missed the cairns and got lost on the way back. Or if
the Thing on the ice got them tonight.
I could only turn and stare in horror at the chief surgeon.
Death by starvation is a terrible thing, Goodsir, continued Stanley.
And with that we went below to the flame-flickering Darkness of the lower deck
and to a cold almost the equal of the Dante-esque Ninth Circle Arctic Night
without.
//johnadavid.wordpress.com
the Thing on the ice got them tonight.
I could only turn and stare in horror at the chief surgeon.
Death by starvation is a terrible thing, Goodsir, continued Stanley.
And with that we went below to the flame-flickering Darkness of the lower deck
and to a cold almost the equal of the Dante-esque Ninth Circle Arctic Night
without.
//johnadavid.wordpress.com
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Re: Thought of the Day 4: World is getting worse
I would disagree that the world is getting worse. We have more privilages, and better living conditions than ever before. Many diseases that were once fatal are now eradicated through vaccines. On top of that, we can freely hold positions regarding the Bible without fear of being executed if our interpretation doesn't conform to the interpretation of those in power, which is more than can be said for certain previous time periods. We can also live without the fear of being invaded tomorrow by an imperialistic army as was common for many countries in previous eras before the recognition of "states".
Some characteristics of our world have gotten worse, like more sex appeal being used for selling products and a decrease in climate quality. But other characteristics like cultural racism and technology have improved. Rather than see an increase of sin, I think we just substitute some sins for others. I think for the most part despite some decreases, the world is evolving and currently getting better.
Some characteristics of our world have gotten worse, like more sex appeal being used for selling products and a decrease in climate quality. But other characteristics like cultural racism and technology have improved. Rather than see an increase of sin, I think we just substitute some sins for others. I think for the most part despite some decreases, the world is evolving and currently getting better.
I am committed to belief in God, as the most morally demanding, psychologically enriching, intellectually satisfying and imaginatively fruitful hypothesis about the ultimate nature of reality known to me - Keith Ward
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Re: Thought of the Day 4: World is getting worse
Hypothetically, if I could choose to have been born 25-30 years earlier, I'd probably accept that opportunity...
"Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces." Matthew 7:6
"For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Romans 1:20
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"For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." Romans 1:20
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Re: Thought of the Day 4: World is getting worse
^^ Very well written seraph 
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