Heard a preacher this weekend, speaking about Christian persecution (in yet one more joy-filled, inspirational Sunday morning experience). He said suffering produces character. That's not what Paul said in Romans 5. Paul said suffering produces perseverance, perseverance then produces character, and character produces hope.
Paul's comments must be considered in the context of how a dedicated Christian reacts to suffering, especially one as dedicated as Paul. Suffering, in this context, doesn't lead directly to character or hope. One must first have the intrusion of Christian perseverance, opening the door to character, and that character then leads to hope. If a person chooses to be simply a victim of suffering, then the perseverance that can lead to character is unlikely to result. Victims lament and live in their circumstances, inviting desperation, depression, anger, or worse. It's choice of which path to follow, and the path can't really be short cut.
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This commentary seeks to identify and promote simple perspectives on difficult issues. The hope is that small contributions of insight, and perhaps a little twisted logic, might help slowly, but progressively, make the world a better place.
Sure, that's a lofty goal. But, honestly, why not? Can't really hurt anything, and even a little help along the way is better than just doing nothin'.
Enjoy.
Sure, that's a lofty goal. But, honestly, why not? Can't really hurt anything, and even a little help along the way is better than just doing nothin'.
Enjoy.
About Simpernetic Research
Simpernetic comes from a combination of simple and cybernetics. Cybernetics is the study of cyclical systems of cause and effect, where actions toward a goal produce a response, which leads to further action, continuing toward the attainment of the eventual goal.
Simple is just simple. So Simpernetic Research searches for systematic simplicity, sometimes light heartedly and sarcastically, to help reveal importance, value, and perspective.
The current movement in America toward nationalization and socialism, which have both been proven multiple times to be precursors to catastrophic failure of governmental and societal systems, is a substantial concern. Comments associated with this movement sadly lose their light heartedness, and sarcasm degrades to pure criticism. Sorry.
Other than that, hopefully this is just a fun place to discharge some otherwise pent up creative energy.
Simple is just simple. So Simpernetic Research searches for systematic simplicity, sometimes light heartedly and sarcastically, to help reveal importance, value, and perspective.
The current movement in America toward nationalization and socialism, which have both been proven multiple times to be precursors to catastrophic failure of governmental and societal systems, is a substantial concern. Comments associated with this movement sadly lose their light heartedness, and sarcasm degrades to pure criticism. Sorry.
Other than that, hopefully this is just a fun place to discharge some otherwise pent up creative energy.
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