There are three forces that rule our world. Three centers of energy, motivation and prestige. Everyone indulges at least one of these drives. And many will covet all three. Here they are:
Money. Sex. Power.
We are a greedy species, hungry for gain, the pleasures of carnal union, and the peculiar satisfaction of controlling other people’s lives.
This is who we are. Worshipping money, sex and power ensures our survival. Rejecting this three-faced god risks our extinction.
The Unholy Trinity calls to us. The Unholy Trinity says, “You are mine. Worship me.”
What is your answer?
— Nelsonia
It has been my conviction for about 2 decades at least of being a Christian and a UMC member as well as a scientific person married for nearly 60 years to a biology teacher who talk evolution, that ego centrism is the original sin . All creatures must be able to save themselves to survive to reproduce etc etc…..however the obvious flaw in the system is that we take this need too far and do not see others as our equals and not our enemies/threat to our survival. This need to be born again of which Jesus so eloquently speaks it what can save us individually and collectively. We have to born to a new way of seeing others….it is beautiful when thought of this way instead of thinking that we can be “saved” for our own destiny alone.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment. There is nothing inherently sinful about money, sex or power. Stay tuned for my next blog post.
Everything in perspective. Money is necessary but doesn’t necessarily need to be evil. Balance and learning to understand the difference between wanting and needing is key. Also, understanding that abundance in your life doesn’t come from “things”. I think the way sex and power are portrayed in much of today’s media etc. has warped our sense of these elements in life. Honestly, I believe spending time in nature and embracing the natural world and how these elements come into play with animals and even plants and trees is the best way to understand how they’re meant to be embraced. For me, being in nature is also where I feel the closest to God. I recently read a fascinating article about how trees, even of different species, help each other to thrive in forests. A perfect example of working together for the good of the community.
Thank you for your perspective. I’m glad to provoke insights like yours. You’re right of course—life is all about balance.