Posted by
peripheral on Monday, September 01, 2008 8:12:57 AM
From My Perspective - - - -
In Jeremiah 17:9, the Prophet
wrote: “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked, who
can know (understand) it?” This reality can be seen in many facets of life as
people and organizations try to be “politically correct” to serve their own
best interests and to achieve a desired goal. In some instances, this appears
to be more subtle than others.
In the area of politics
during 2004, an interesting phenomenon has taken place that epitomizes SUBTLETY.
On the webpage of ChristianPost.org, in an article entitled: “Speaking the
Language of Zion While Supporting the Agenda of Babylon” Dr. Tony Beam has written the following:
“They (Democrats) replaced the haranguing of religion with the hiring of
consultants who could teach them the language of Zion while many continue to
support the agenda of Babylon. The Democrat National Convention…in Denver looked and sounded
more like a tent revival than a political stump meeting. Rev. Leah Daughtry led
what was billed as the first ever Convention interfaith gathering. Rev.
Daughtry demonstrated the “big tent” atmosphere of the meeting by greeting
those in attendance in the language of the Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and Christian
faith. Four years ago the Democrats could boast only one meeting during the
convention that dealt with the topic of religion. This year’s convention
includes ecumenical prayers offered at the beginning and ending of each session
along with a plethora of discussion groups led by Left leaning religious
organizations that didn’t even exist prior to 2004…”
Another way of referring
to this activity could be the evolving desire to be more inclusive and enlarge
the base. It would be wrong to conclude there are no evangelicals in the
Democratic Party. It would also be wrong to conclude that everyone who prefers
a Democrat to a Republican is “Left” oriented. We need to be alert to the
nuances (a very slight difference or distinction in expression, meaning, and
response)that are employed and the
definitions that are intended. Thus – the Subtlety. The labels that some
utilize may achieve a political purpose and reference point but in and of
itself it can be equally deceitful. It is a reasonable axiom that those who get
the most attention and who speak the loudest usually do not accurately
represent any constituency except for their personal agenda and limited
perspective. For an example, consider the issue of drilling for oil. Even
though almost 80% of people polled believe we should be doing offshore drilling
along the coasts of our own nation, the “leaders” refuse to let that be a
singular issue upon which the Congress can vote.
There are valid principles
that should guide on in all areas of life. When Jesus Christ was preparing to
send out His Disciples, he instructed them (Matthew 10:16): “I am sending you out as sheep in
the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.”
The principle is to be aware of the thinking, subtleties and nuances of the
world in which one lives and functions. Don’t be gullible! Always be focused
and alert! Know the facts! Increase wisdom! Be shrewd! There is a truism that
states: “If we don’t stand for anything, we will fall for everything.”
Consider these things with
me - - - If there is any credible evangelical and conservative Christian base,
then it ought to a have a clear and precise expression. Too much of it has been
shrill – and thus – ignored or viewed as radical, extreme, out of the mainstream.
There must be a focused and concise expression of what one believes and
desires. Don’t be among those who speak on and on until they can think of
something to say!