Remember the commercial on TV, “When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen”? Given the disastrous advice and practices of Wall Street, and consequent collapse of the economy two autumns ago, equal air-time should have been given to, “When Jesus talks, people really should listen.” If the world had paid attention to our Lord, maybe so many wouldn’t be suffering as they are today.
One of the teachings that Jesus gave us is The Beatitudes (Matthew 5: 1-12), which not only shows us the way to happiness and joy, but describes a different economy – the economy of God.
The difference goes something like this:
The advice/behavior that got us in this mess: Invest and you’ll have heaven on earth.
The Beatitude Attitude: Divest and you’ll have heaven after earth.
The advice/behavior that got us in this mess: Grab it while you can.
The Beatitude Attitude: Give it while you can.
The advice/behavior that got us in this mess: Show no mercy.
The Beatitude Attitude: Show nothing but mercy.
The advice/behavior that got us in this mess: My way or the highway
The Beatitude Attitude: Thy way every day.
The advice/behavior that got us in this mess: Blessed are the deal makers
The Beatitude Attitude: Blessed are the peace makers
The advice/behavior that got us in this mess: Those who have the gold make the rules.
The Beatitude Attitude: Look out for your neighbor’s interest, just as you do your own.
-DJ
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Dewey, I appreciate so much your comments each week. Today's notes are no exception. I look forward to hearing your lessons and reading your columns. Bob Brooks
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