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Optimists And Pessimists
When I was in high school we were asked to assess ourselves to see if we were optimists or pessimists. It has taken me some time to make that assessment. I will attempt to expound on the concepts a little in the following composition.
Who are the optimists? And who are the pessimists?
The pessimists think that the governments of this world are going to fail along with the economies of these same countries and that we are in for a very rough ride. The optimists think that the governments are going to solve all their problems and that everything will work out well. These views are in opposition to each other. The likely outcome is that one will be right and the other wrong.
Also, in view of the fact that Empires come to an end we should watch for tell tale signs.
As bubbles do, the debt bubble is about to burst. How should we prepare for old age? Who is going to help us? It appears that the Governments take care of their own and care little for the taxpayers. Just look at Greece to see where things are headed. Governments are getting too big and are sucking the life out of the system. This is truly a travesty. Many Government bubbles are about to burst also.
If you are on Government payroll you tend to be an optimist toward government resolving problems. After all they have been supporting you successfully so far.
If you are self employed and striving to amass retirement savings you tend to listen to people who are telling the truth and who give good sound investment advice.
The pessimists think that this age is coming to an end. (Matthew 13:39, 40, 49 and 24:3). The optimists think that Jesus is returning soon. (Revelation 3:11, 22:7, 12 and 20). Both are right. These views are not in opposition to each other, they follow each other. Both of these events will occur it is just a matter of time.
In view of the fact that Jesus predicted the end of this age I would say that we should heed His word and warning. He forecasted many events that will occur right near the end but did not state many details that would lead up to these end times except rejection of God and of His Son by rejecting what they taught and what they are teaching.
It is really not about optimism and pessimism. As is more evident in Greece, it is about oppression and about classes of people, the have much and the have much less. That is where the world is headed and it is a path to destruction. That is but one card in this house of cards. Mismanagement is wide spread.
To properly evaluate Government and leaders ask yourself some fundamental questions. God gives directives in the Bible as to what is right and pleasing to Him and what is not.
Does the government borrow money or do they lend? A God fearing Government should only lend and should not borrow. You can tell if they are borrowing or lending by the direction that the interest is being paid on the loan. Selling treasury bills is a form of borrowing money. (Deuteronomy 15:6)
Does the Government put a heavy tax burden on the people? Anything above ten percent is excessive. This should give you an idea of just how bad the situation is. It is so bad that it is very challenging to even envision good government. (1 Kings 12)
Does the government prevent the worship of pagan gods? Does the Government even know what a pagan god is? Pagan worship should not be tolerated by Government. The Government should know the true God. (See II Kings 18:1 to 7 and II Chronicles 34:1 to 8 for two of many examples. Also Exodus 34:13 and 14)
These are simple ways to properly evaluate your Government. If the Government does not meet these fundamental standards it is not good Government and you should not promote it or trust it.
Put your faith in the God of the Bible, that is Jesus Christ, formerly Yahweh, and God the Father. They are one, in complete agreement, as we should be with Them.
It seems to me that the real pessimists are those who have no faith in the ways of God whether they be false Christians, Jews or atheists. The true optimists are those who follow God^s guidance and believe in the salvation onto eternal life offered through Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
2010 Jacques Gauvin