We last wrote pointing out how much our lives at home, in the church and in our nation would be enhanced if men lived up to their responsibilities as leaders.
How much better would the lives of all people be if they lived as Jesus taught?
We are not even addressing the question of obedience to the Lord. We are just asking whether everyone would be happier if each of us truly loved his neighbor as himself. Even those who have no intention of responding to the gospel call would be happier if that rule was followed.
What if everyone went about doing good to all men as they had opportunity? (Gal. 6:10) Wouldn't this make the world a better place to live?
What do you think the effect on our society would be if people simply refused to drink alcohol and take drugs? What if men refused to patronize places where women dance scantily clad? Or quit buying magazines filled with pornographic images? What if they never surfed the net for porn and instead devoted themselves to their wives? What if women rejected the immodest fashions of the day?
If all these "what ifs" took place in our world; how much hatred would be eliminated? How many marriages would be saved and not only be saved but be genuinely happy? How many children would grow up loved and cared for that are not presently?
Well, you see where I am going with this. These are all things Jesus demands of His disciples that the world ignores or rejects.
Yet the benefits to our society in reduced suffering here in this life would be immeasurable if people just accepted the advice of their Creator. He made us and knows what makes us happy and content.
Now He offers even more than happiness on earth for those who will accept His advice. He offers eternal bliss in the next life as well as happiness in this one.
All we have to do is listen to His message rather than the message of so many who are miserable and suffering here while on their way to eternal destruction in the next life.
A rather easy choice, don't you think?
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