A Dangerous Bait

Wednesday morning, August 27, 2008 [cloudy and 73 degrees],
If you are as curious as I, then you have been watching at least some of the Democratic National Convention and you have probably seen and heard far-more than you believed necessary, except for the fact that we haven't really heard (or seen) anything of substance, at least regarding the issues that concern most of us. Political rhetoric is fine but worthless, as far as really defining a candidate's ability to be President of the USA. It amazes me that so many people will gather to dance, jump, yell, scream, wave banners, wear silly hats, listen to boring speeches, sit on hard seats for hours, imbibe far too much, and who knows what else, all in the name of Democracy.
Yes, I realize that the Republican National Convention will convene in just a few short days, and we will witness the same kind of nonsense, a nonsense that ought not exist, especially in these perilous days. In my opinion, far too many Americans have taken the bait the wisdom of the world offers—hook, line, and sinker—and are, consequently, betting the future of this country on shifting sands, rather than on the firm foundation of God's wisdom.
This is what James said: "But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so be against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing" (James 3:14-16). It is safe to say that we have witnessed plenty (and then some) of jealousy and selfish ambition over the past months, not to mention the past couple of days, with more to come. And then another week of it!
You can take this to the bank: people who live their lives based upon and motivated by human, ungodly wisdom are living in a world in which their own personal desires, ideas, and standards are the measure of everything. Whoever and whatever serves those ends is considered good and worthwhile; however, whoever and whatever threatens those ends is considered an enemy and worthless.
Granted, there is not much we can do to alter the mindset of those who lead this nation, but we can begin at home, within our own hearts, facing our own self-centeredness, and do something about our own proclivity toward following the wisdom of the world. What is it that we can do? We can begin by falling humbly at His feet. admitting our hopeless and helplessness apart from Him.
You think about this and do not take the enticing bait the world has to offer you.