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(Lesson by Tommy Haynes)

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I am confident that everyone is aware of the revelation of the adulterous life of one of America’s best known golfers. We probably should not be overly surprised about his sin, for this is just a continuation of the wave of immorality sweeping our land. Our governors, senators, representatives and presidents have lost their way, and it seems there is a daily revelation theft, sexual perversion, lying and corruption.

The interesting aspect about this revelation is that this sports hero believes his sinful actions can be overcome by a deeper devotion to the Buddhism he embraced from his youth. While Buddhism apparently is the fourth largest religion in the world, most are unaware of its origin and teachings.

It is interesting to study the personal possessive pronouns used by various ones in the Bible regarding their relationship with God.  Such is certainly the case when reading the book of Daniel.  Shadrach, Meshach, Abed-Nego and Daniel all referred to God with first person possessive pronouns—“our God whom we serve is able to deliver us” (3:17); “My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths” (6:22).  But, King Nebuchadnezzar and King Darius, when they witnessed the power of the Almighty God and actually took opportunity to honor and praise the God of heaven, never used the personal “my” to speak of God.  These kings held God at a distance, with the second person possessive pronoun—“Truly your God is the God of gods” (2:47); “Your God…will deliver you” (6:16, 20); “Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego” (3:28); “men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel” (6:26).

– David Sproule
Thought for the Day
March 8, 2010