Approval of Men ...

Thursday, June 6, 2019. We live in a time where the approval of anything humans do is measured by likes and the money an audience is willing to spend on something. We have come to the point where we hold good what is popular.

Of course, it is good to have everyone involved. Democracy means that all can express their opinion without fearing any negative sanctions or even violence. It also means that by choices of many preferences find their way into real developments. Some people will try to influence the masses - to stir the choices into a direction which is beneficial for them. It is an interesting interaction, this game of influence.

Clearly, we are happy when we are not part of a dictatorship, where some people impose their choices on others. In too many countries of this world today people have to live that way: under the oppression of a party or particular religious group.

Goal and Purpose …

10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. (Gal 1, 10)

Community of the Spirit …

(Roland Potthast) ... further texts