Monday, October 31, 2005
ENLIGHTENED SELF-INTEREST
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It all sounds so good. But where is this kind of thinking leading us? The sexual revolution of the sixties brought a flood of illegitimacy. Over twenty-six percent of the births in America now occur outside of marriage. The number of single-parent homes is skyrocketing. Millions of children are brought into the world without the benefit of a loving mother and father living in a committed relationship. Children growing up in single-parent homes are more likely to be 'at risk'.
The fact that this high sounding enlightenment has led to turmoil has biblical precedent. People can have deep spiritual experiences and not be true followers of God. It is possible for individuals to have special gifts and receive light from God regarding the Bible and yet remain unconverted. As in the secular enlightenment just mentioned, religious enlightenment is possible when people are on the road to destruction. It might even be called enlightened self-interest. But that's the problem; without Godly love, "it profits me nothing" (1 Corinthians 13:3).
Contributed by Dr. Dennis J. Prutow djprutow@rpts.edu
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