Okay, many of you are going has
Brother Paul started taking some
kind of drugs that’s turned him
upside down.
Nope.
This is what was featured on a program
that was on one of the cable channels
about a guy that makes a living planning
fancy parties.
He frequently asks for $500,000 up
front to make the party “special.”
I don’t want to judge this guy.
But, I just don’t think that is what we
were put on this earth to accomplish.
There’s nothing wrong with money.
Remember, the proper translation for
Paul, the apostle’s, verse is:
The LOVE of money is the root of all
kinds of evil.
Money needs to circulate to do
good.
And, money needs to be used to
purchase things tht can be used.
But, one of the ladies on that “party”
show, had to be a $300,000 ring to
show off to all her “guests.”
Although I understand Stephen Colbert
of the Comedy Channel is being
facetious, he did make a statement
I thoroughly enjoyed.
“Clothes don’t make the man, Mr.
Calvin Klein. It’s God that makes
the man.”
You were not put on this earth
to impress a lot of people which
how much money you have.
You were not put on this earth
to be God’s gift (body-wise) to
men (or women).
You were not put on this
earth to show how out-
rageous you can be. (I
think I’ve already got a
pretty good corner on
that market, thank you
very much.)
God put a talent or a gift
within you that you can
use to benefit other
people, as well as
survive financially.
It is upon YOU to find that
gift (or gifts) and talent (or
talents, and use it for good.
Then, when you are rewarded
financially, you can buy things
that you can USE.
TV is full of people that abuse
money. One certain celebrity
recently announced she does
not SAVE any of her money,
but spends it on clothes and
whatever she feels like.
And, yet, the public, at large,
is fascinated by this individual
as well as other celebrities
who try to act as outrageously
as they can.
What they really should be
doing is finding their own talent,
and seeing how well they can
help other people.
There’s nothing wrong with
being famous.
I can name a lot of famous
people who were not known
for their outrageous
behavior.
Let’s see, how about
Bill W. of Alcholics
Anonymous.
Mother Theresa
Joel Osteen
Billy Graham
I can even name a
few regular celebrities who
are not known for outrageous
behavior:
Lou Gossett, Jr.
Bill Cosby
Jeff Foxworthy
What’s the point?
The point is this, there’s
nothing wrong with fame.
But, if what you do off-screen
is more noted than what you
do on-screen, then you are
not focusing on your skill.
Find the skill within you
that God put there. Use it
for good.
You’ll find it easily, because
it’s what you desire.
Not, what you lust after.
Lust is only for self-gratification.
It’s evident in the woman who wanted
a $300,000 ring to impress her guests.
Or, the celebrity that had a $400,000
gold toilet.
Desire does good for all.
Look within you, and you will know.
Make it a great day in the Lord!
Brother Paul
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Well another rambling good subject.
First let us address the flaunting thing. Spending money on stuff you desire is not a sin, what is the sin is the the forcing of other people to also enjoy what you have.
If you are truly interested in diamond rings then it would make for a great conversation, but if you are not then you may consider that to be flaunting.
So it is with religion, if you are interested in spiritual growth then the conversation would be one of mutual enjoyment, but if not then one would think the other to be preaching and the preacher would consider the other to be a unrepentant sinner.
So it is a matter of perspective, if a rich man spends money on a house he has spread his money out to the contractor, the laborers, the utility companies and their laborors, and so on, everyone has benifited. But if the rich man holds onto his money then no one benifits. So to spend money on the things we want is benifiting to everybody.
We are all rich in various degrees compared to others. The people in the midlle east consider all Americans to be selfish rich pigs of a people, as even the allowance of most American teanagers is greater than the average annual earnings of an adult in their country.
Is being wealthy a sin, no it is not. What is the main error of those we perceive to be rich is that we do not have the same interest as they do, so why would we care about how much a party costs? Only the contracter and the laborers would care as they are getting paid for their efforts. On the other hand if we enjoyed those kind of parties then we would consider it a good investment.
So do not despise the wealthy, for if you do then wanting to be a good person deep inside we could never become wealthy for then we would have to become bad by our own definition. Instead bless those who you desire to emulate, and soon you will be like them as you too want to be blessed.
Be Blessed
Brother Paul responds:
I somewhat agree, Ralston. Spending money on things that you can enjoy, provided they are not harmful to others, and provided they are not “flaunting” is not a sin.
But, there is a borderline here that is extremely dangerous if crossed.
Remember, the “love” of money is the root of all kinds of evil. When these people that I refer to are buying rings to “flaunt” in front of their guests, they are being prideful. And pride goes before a fall.
The celebrity I referred to has nothing (that’s zilch, zero, nada) in savings, but spends all her money on clothes to impress other people.
Is it wrong to buy a $500 pair of boots that have a lifetime warranty. I don’t think so. That means they are high quality and will last. Is it wrong for Donald Trump or Bill Gates to buy a Lamborghini? I don’t think so.
It’s the proportional aspect that we need to look at. Plus, provided they have taken care of other needs, and they are still proportionally purchasing things they want, that is fine.
But, it’s in the moderation that I think we most need to look at. Yes, there are people in third world countries that would consider me rich because I own my own house and land.
But, to spend money on a booze party and spend thousands or millions on jewelry to impress others, I don’t believe is in accordance with what the laws of the universe are.
Again, there is NOTHING wrong with money. And, there is NOTHING wrong with being rich.
But, I think the excesses that were shown are not paths to emulate. Had they invested those millions at a rate of 8 to 9%, which is what the stock market has averaged since 1945, would cause their money to double in 8 to 9 years.
I thank you, Ralston, for pointing out the perspective aspect, which is an extremely valid point. And, I don’t want to think that people need to live in “sackcloth and ashes” or your basic black to be rewarded.
But, again, there is a difference between rich and obsequious. Rich, in my opinion, is fine because true wealth can be defined from that. But being obsequious, in my opinion, is a problem.
As always, feel free to join in on the conversation!
Make it a great day in the Lord!
Brother Paul
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Brother Paul Responds:
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