I agree. That's why it seems to me that it is a form of hypnosis, because so many highly intelligent and studious people are just not seeing what is right in front of their noses, staring them in the face.
I agree. That's why it seems to me that it is a form of hypnosis, because so many highly intelligent and studious people are just not seeing what is right in front of their noses, staring them in the face.
It doesn't benefit them socially or financially to see what is right in front of their noses. They've chosen personal comfort and financial stability over what is the right thing to do. When life is "good" and rewarding, one can easily delude oneself and put blinders on. Without the moral standards of Christianity, it's exceedingly difficult to give up their cozy career at these highly paid government jobs -- to give all one's riches away to follow the right path, as the rich man found out in Mark, chapter 10.
I agree. That's why it seems to me that it is a form of hypnosis, because so many highly intelligent and studious people are just not seeing what is right in front of their noses, staring them in the face.
It doesn't benefit them socially or financially to see what is right in front of their noses. They've chosen personal comfort and financial stability over what is the right thing to do. When life is "good" and rewarding, one can easily delude oneself and put blinders on. Without the moral standards of Christianity, it's exceedingly difficult to give up their cozy career at these highly paid government jobs -- to give all one's riches away to follow the right path, as the rich man found out in Mark, chapter 10.
Yes to that in the cases where people go along for fear of impaired luxury.