Accountability

I try to see good in everyone, so what about accountability? Does it matter? I think so. Do we make excuses for bad behavior? It seems a lot can be explained and diagnosed by "experts" and much sympathy is offered by "ministers." It seems they have solutions in religion or a "pill." However, it seems to me that erroneous conduct should be exposed and corrected (this may take much courage), rather than enabled. When an athlete ("...as an athlete..." 2 Timothy  5:2) performs a play that results in a goal, it may be described as "well-executed."

Note: The blind (misleading and unsound “ministers”) can’t lead the blind (see “Wired for Sound,” Michael W. Smith). These types of “leaders” will set people back rather than truly help them.

 #TalkIsCheap #Responsibilty

 #ExperientialUnderstanding 

#Trustworthy #RealService 🔨

#ProperHealth 

Early Christian teaching instructs that those in the ministry are to be "industrious."  

"The judge's hammer..."

The Path: Discipline (Athletic)

In continually relying on vehicles and technology, people have lost understanding of their humanity. Many are out of touch. They are not on the straight path and are not aligned. This is in part why prize-winning athletes (especially working athletes in the trades) should be more appreciated because they are in tune with their bodies and realize what's involved in achieving high standards of honest living. They understand that strong health is not instant, but is built step by step... over time.  So, not as a "Rabbi" (Matthew 23:8 NIV) and not as a "Reverend." The example here is quite unmistakable, "...as an athlete..." (2 Timothy 5:2 NIV). Notice "...STRICT TRAINING..." (1 Cor. 9:25, my emphasis).  

#NoShortCutToExcellence 

Leadership Questions

There are actually many who don't know what to look for in a leader - so here are a number of points that I decided are worth sharing:

1. What does the leader in question know about hardship (2 Timothy 2:3 NKJV)? Life experiences?
2. Has he or she done years of manual labor successfully in a trade (tentmaker example, Acts 18:3)?
3. Is he or she honest? Or does he or she place much value on talk and charisma, being phony, the suit and tie and appearances (tongue of angels, but a gong? Fine clothes 1 Cor. 13:1, James 2:2, Mt. 23:25, Mt. 7:15)?
4. What does he or she know about nourishment and well-being (proof of accomplishments, wellness, strength, resonance, victories, "...as an athlete..." Eph. 5:29, 2 Tim. 5:2, Jsh. 1:9)?
5. Does he or she have writing publically available for free?
6. Is he or she servant-minded and not manipulative and "bossy" (Mt. 20:26).
7. Caring and generous? Pays dues on time?

Unfortunately, it's unlikely that many men and women interested in being a leader meet these standards, currently. Sadly, those who are excessively privileged seem to gain manipulative power. Those who do have lots of money are allowed to be pushy. He or she who has lots of money can gain much power. Today, the animal kingdom and the animals that live in groups, in a way, govern themselves better than humankind... in that natural strength with inward power is the way leadership, rather than a tool and scheme of misleading power (money misused). Can we please stop listening to the uncaring and aloof who inconsiderately abuse their privilege and have manipulative advantage by means of wealth? The amount of money you have should not be the indicator of leader. Even a less wealthy person (Christ was homeless) should not be kept from leading.

Leaders should be wise, strong and able to appreciate hardship (unfortunately so many leaders today, likeTrudeau, so-called “ministers” and liberals especially, are WEAK and immature). Weak leaders get in the way: they avoid truth, impede, bring harm and manipulate.

Rethinking Ministry (Hardship Reference, 2 Timothy 2:3, NKJV)

The "tentmaker," Paul (apostle), had a trade where he actually worked with his hands and did physical labour (Acts 18:3). The tent-making was his trade - not the ministry. 

Three Steps

Fakes Finished (Exposed)

They lack honesty and real-life experience... most of them have not even had to really dirty their hands or work hard in a trade.  #DismantleDeceit  

1.They mislead because they themselves are weak.

2.They avoid truth because they will be exposed.

3.They must count on people not knowing what they're really up to (lacking transparency).

(link: http://hardshipforministry.blogspot.ca/? in a trade.

TALK OR WALK?

(If we can SPOT LIES, we can see examples of how errors happen and what holds humans back from good).

It's not about how well you can talk. This is not proper ministry... and the Bible confirms this type of misleading: "these people honor me with their lips, but there hearts are far from me" (Matthew 15:8 NIV). Personally, I'm interested in how you live and what you know from real life. I don't want to hear talkers "flap their gums." Talk that's not backed by action is phony. Show me faith with works; rather than dead faith, that is without works (James 2:17-18, bold type my emphasis). Tell me how you lost your belly-bulge, for example. Tell me how you changed your lifestyle. Prove to me that you understand how wealth can blind... Hardship is to be endured (2 Timothy 2:3 NKJV). Show me actual evidence of positive action in your life!

#NoGumFlap  #ShowMe  #GetReal

EMOTIONAL PERMISSION & GANDHI'S GREATNESS (TRY FASTING)

Those who have much clout because they have money and elites in hierarchical positions and health authorities, disallow humans to feel serious sadness. Rather than allow real human emotion, it appears that proclaimed experts (and other dealers) would rather mask it and diagnose it and medicate it with prescription... and big pharma and the dealers deceivingly laugh their way to the bank. Unfortunately, nobody seems to talk much about the value of physical exercise for mental wellness - as well as fasting (fasting which seems to enable more purification and clarification). Emotional disconnection evidently facilitates misjudgment among those who are distant from suffering. By current standards, it seems unquestionably okay to launch a missile attack in Syria and bomb Afghanistan - but aren't leaders supposed to servants? Isn't that what Christ taught? Where is the example of real greatness, compassion and consideration, for others? Why would western leaders live in big and fancy mansions... or even palaces, and fine-dine while others live and die in poverty (and please do not overlook the disadvantaged and dying on in our own homelands)? I think it's time for western leaders to revisit what Gandhi achieved, wearing peasant clothes and doing persistent fasting (with water). If this is found to be too difficult, I think that fasting regularly, at least one day of the week, is a healthy start to emotional and spiritual connectivity and health. Time for the money-powerful fat cats to get off their "high horses," so to speak, and truly relate to regular people and those who are in need. Let people observe what you do... and how you live, if we are to truly give heed or merit to what you say. Remember that Gandhi's great action and self-realized agency brought merit to his words.

                         

SOLIDITY

Part of the problem in society is a tendency to listen to the wrong types of people. The question that should be asked to the wealthy few, politicians, religious leaders and privileged folk is: what do you know of hardship? In other words, in regards to homelessness and labour, for example - have you been there? If those who are in question haven't been there, they are likely not solidly equipped to be in such ministerial positions of power and control. The wise man builds his house on rock, according to Christ (Mt. 7:24). The improper foundation of misleading and unstable power must be exposed, more and more, in order to have enduring peace and unity. Leadership must be able to honestly relate to those who are underprivileged, so there are less divisions and society can function without fear.

CONSIDERATE COMPASSION

Ministry - at least relative ministry, is about helping people, not controlling them. Christ had compassion for the underprivileged (he was even homeless). Such consideration does not exclude compassion. To have compassion for others, you must have a good heart. Intuition will help, but having experiential understanding about how systems work - and fail to work, is also important. To have a good heart, you must realize, more and more, what's going on. Those who are well-off, rich or wealthy can lack understanding and compassion because systems and government are frequently in place to give advantage to those who are unfamiliar with poverty and even to those who benefit through exploitation. For example, companies can ruin the environment in the name of helping government make "more jobs." Mistreatment of newcomers also can be hidden as we celebrate "great diversity," while current citizens are unable to afford housing and have children.

"The Wealth of Nations," published a long time ago and written by Adam Smith, encouraged globalism. Maybe a new book should be called: Problems of Privilege. Confusion, deceit and the love of money must be exposed.  #Monetary

"...And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way..."

Edgar A. Guest, Sermons We See (bold type my emphasis)

Note: "...The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear..."          

CALL FOR EMPATHY

To what extent are doctors, scientists, mainstream media, lawyers, bankers, politicians and ministers products of The Established System? Why the call for empathy? Why is empathy, something you would think is humane and natural, a challenge? Why do people and nations in power who have much control and wealth seem unable to relate to the whole of humanity? The love of control, abundance of possessions with riches not shared and non-lasting materialism disconnect people from their Higher Being. Authorities and workers of government and ministry ought to especially become more aware of the unclean program of the deceptive snake. But those who know what it's like to exist in poverty and to be in a serious struggle to live should not be unheard.

Without heat, a vessel is not formed.

It's instinctual to want security, convenience, food, sleep and shelter. Enduring hardship for what is right, however, requires sacrifice.

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Ministry should be volunteer. I would like to see government and religions run by volunteers only, rather than paid ministry. Paid ministry is not very spiritual. Instead, it is slack and unhealthy. Hardship is to be endured (2 Timothy 2:3, NKJV). Also, the love of money is the root of all evil (1 Timothy 6:10). When it comes to ministry, the standard should be high - not low. Take away ministers' salaries. Make them work regular jobs. Then see if they care.

He or she who has money, has power. Unfortunately, this power can be terribly unaccountable power. The careless rich can propagate immorality and an "anything for a buck" mindset. They make attempts to celebrate and advertise lower human nature with appeals to unhealthy tendencies such as greed, sexualization and instant gratification to achieve further control and human exploit for their own advantage. If people submit to their base natures they become manageable and easy to control. The extreme rich know this and can use Hollywood, the music industry and even newscasts and media to abuse their powers and spread ill will on the public. You can see that some people have quickly gone for the bait, hook, line and sinker. For example, just look at how driving a new and expensive car or truck can mislead people into making them feel as if they are somehow powerful and secure. The reality is that many people in rich cultures are materialistic and neglectful of their own health. I want to know if people can survive a single hour in the gym or an uphill walk because of a computer glitch in their vehicle, without dying.

Wealth is a world problem, more than poverty. The uncaring rich don't relate (although they might pretend to). They disregard people's health and dignity.

Assumed charities and sending missionaries off to foreign lands should be questioned. Are they doing "the Lord's work," or are they doing the work of governments? Do they care about their own kids (if they have kids)? Do they care about their own country? Why are there preferences for exotic places?

Can you imagine how the world could change if every pastor, priest and religious leader would say, "we are all wrong" and leave organized religion and get actual jobs... where strength, fitness and continuous sweating are involved? Insightful to think about this. Would they finally become men (or strong women)? Would they begin to learn to relate to actual pain and suffering? Would they better appreciate sport? Would they stop their talks of nonsense and do stuff like watch excellent hockey "live" on Sunday? Would they appreciate their fellow countrymen and women? Would they better understand rock music? There are so many things... Or would they break down and admit they had no business being ministers? Perhaps them becoming absolutely exposed is not so far away.