Live Right Side Up in Upside Down World

Ever since the "world's title deed" given by God to Adam to rule over the earth - was handed over to Satan by deception, our world had become upside down. Life became shortened, morality became corrupted every day, what's right is now considered wrong, what's wrong is now right, what's cool is hot, what's hot is cool, what's bad is good or nice, what's good or nice is bad, and so on ... as you hear words you haven't thought before and become confused everyday.

But as Christians, we thank God that we have the Instruction Manual of Life - the Bible. Where we base all thoughts, all doctrines, all teachings, and everything under the sun on the light of the Word of God. And we see that many of the main stream teachings and thoughts are exactly opposite or contrary to the Bible. Why is that? You may ask. Well, the world and it's powers are governed by the one who rules this world - the Devil. Of course, everything the Devil does is within the bounds of God's permission (remember Job's story?), because God is still the One on the Highest Throne. The Devil's throne is only in this world.

The world promotes pride, the Bible promotes humility. The world says, amass wealth and live happy, the Bible says give what you have and be more blessed. The world says, climb up the ranks at any cost and be popular and known, the Bible says be servant of all and you'll be lifted up. So, why all these lowliness and meekness (power under control) in the Bible while the world is enjoying in pride? The Father knows best, it is the way to more fulfilling life - now and eternal. Pride puffs you up for short period, then you're all alone facing vanity. Learn from the king who had it all, King Solomon of old; learn from one of the world's richest guy Howard Hughes - who ended up miserably, and many more who pursued wealth, pride, and happiness only to find it empty - it's all vanity! If you could be better than King Solomon, Howard Hughes, or even Bill Gates - and say it's not vanity, then I will say the Bible is wrong and never to be read or believed in. Yet, since it is God's Word and tested for all generations - then let's stand for what it teaches. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV)