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MarianD
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Aside from money, what do you see to be the root of all evil?
I personally see Hedonism on the root of all evil. People place what feels good over what is good, and this leads to destruction of others and destruction of self. I think money stems from this root, because one only wants excessive amounts of money so he/she can buy things that will “enhance” his/her life.
A good example of the evil of placing what feels good over what is good can be seen in an obese person. Sweets and junk food feels good. Broccoli and exercise? Not so much. So the man eats what tastes good and stays away from healthy foods. He does what feels good and stays away from exercise, which can be painful for the untrained person. As a result, he ends up gaining more and more weight until he destroys himself through his excess fat.
In the example of issues such as pornography, masturbation, lust, etc., the example is not as concrete, but it can be seen at times. Simply watch the Jerry Springer show (which is a guilty pleasure of mine) or the Maury show (another guilty pleasure) and you’ll see what I mean.
The desire to do what feels good always is what destroys not only ourselves, but others as well. He who plays all day must work all night. He who works for half a day can rest for a day and a half. The point is, if you do what is right instead of what feels right, then you’ll be set. If you follow the example of the world and do what feels right instead of what is right, then you’ll destroy yourself and those around you through your destructive, increasingly insatiable (because those who give in to their desires will increasingly need more and more of that desire to feel satisfied) desires.
Basically, the timeless advice of “Follow your heart” isn’t always the best decision, because your heart doesn’t always know what’s best. We think we know best, but God knows better. As the Lord said…
Who is this that darkens My Counsel with words without knowledge? - Job 38:2
I personally see Hedonism on the root of all evil. People place what feels good over what is good, and this leads to destruction of others and destruction of self. I think money stems from this root, because one only wants excessive amounts of money so he/she can buy things that will “enhance” his/her life.
A good example of the evil of placing what feels good over what is good can be seen in an obese person. Sweets and junk food feels good. Broccoli and exercise? Not so much. So the man eats what tastes good and stays away from healthy foods. He does what feels good and stays away from exercise, which can be painful for the untrained person. As a result, he ends up gaining more and more weight until he destroys himself through his excess fat.
In the example of issues such as pornography, masturbation, lust, etc., the example is not as concrete, but it can be seen at times. Simply watch the Jerry Springer show (which is a guilty pleasure of mine) or the Maury show (another guilty pleasure) and you’ll see what I mean.
The desire to do what feels good always is what destroys not only ourselves, but others as well. He who plays all day must work all night. He who works for half a day can rest for a day and a half. The point is, if you do what is right instead of what feels right, then you’ll be set. If you follow the example of the world and do what feels right instead of what is right, then you’ll destroy yourself and those around you through your destructive, increasingly insatiable (because those who give in to their desires will increasingly need more and more of that desire to feel satisfied) desires.
Basically, the timeless advice of “Follow your heart” isn’t always the best decision, because your heart doesn’t always know what’s best. We think we know best, but God knows better. As the Lord said…
Who is this that darkens My Counsel with words without knowledge? - Job 38:2
