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Has it really been so long since the experiences of enduring aggression and imperial rule faded from our collective memory? 

These experiences have led to profound losses of freedom, widespread injustices (such as the Intolerable Acts), and devastating losses of life (evident in events like the Boston Massacre, and the Nanjing Massacre).

Do you genuinely want to become the aggressor—an imperialist who subjugates people and inflicts further losses of freedom, injustices, and human suffering?

When will enough be enough?

Is the pursuit, or rather the abuse, of power so important, especially when it contradicts the possibility of receiving salvation?

What is the point in the end, when you can’t take anything with you when you die?

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What is the value of a world order built upon atrocities and harm to our shared humanity, one devoid of honor, decency, compassion, or empathy?

Can you remember or conceive of what it was like during those oppressive times?

 

Would you trust an uncertified, unqualified surgeon to operate on you? 

Then why do you believe individuals who claim to be experts on the economy without proper education or qualifications? 

Even a doctor with a legitimate degree must specialize in specific areas due to the vast range of diseases and health issues they encounter. Additionally, becoming a surgeon requires extensive hands-on training beyond just initial education.

If you want to understand medical conditions as a novice, you should consult a medical journal. 

Similarly, to grasp certain aspects of the economy, it’s best to refer to an economic journal or research paper.

For treatment of diseases, see a doctor. For understanding economics, consult a qualified expert in the field.

Although the complexity of biology means there is no single set of laws, there are guiding principles and rules. In contrast, economics has established laws consisting of well-defined principles. These laws can often be predicted with relative certainty using predictive models based on easily verifiable variables.

When basic economic laws are broken, the results can be financially catastrophic for the economy, leading to cascading failures that can be anticipated through economic prediction models.

Therefore, it should be no surprise what the consequences will be for not following and adhering to basic economic laws.

 

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Is it possible to be prosperous without any trading partners or customers? 

Can one achieve peace while mostly feeling hate and fear in their heart, soul, and mind? 

Is it possible to receive salvation by avoiding redemption and completely disregarding the Lord's commandments? 

If not, what must we do to ensure prosperity and peace, and receive salvation?

3 John 1:11:

"Beloved, do not imitate what is evil, but what is good. The one who does good is of God; the one who does evil has not seen God". This encourages believers to follow good examples and not evil ones. 

Psalm 1:1:

"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers". This verse begins with a blessing for those who avoid the company of the ungodly. 

Proverbs 4:14-15:

"Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers". This is a clear instruction to avoid the path of evil. 

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"There are more things in heaven and earth than we could ever dream."*

Therefore, "do not lean on your own understanding."**

There are times, especially troubled and uncertain, when in the course of human events, we must place our trust in the Lord and the Lord's promise. 

Have faith in our better angels—those who have proven to be trustworthy and have a track record of wisdom, understanding, and empathy for the complexities of worldly issues and can lead us toward peace and prosperity.

My hope and wish is for people to follow the light of the Lord's promise of peace and prosperity, for I will follow no other path.

Those that do not follow the light, will not be with the light and will remain in darkness.

There are more things in heaven and earth yet to be discovered.  

The majesty of the Holy will be seen only by those with the purity of heart to see.

Therefore, before you lean to your own understanding, pray and receive the Lord's revelations, and be with the light.

*Shakespeare's Hamlet (Act 1, Scene 5)

**Proverbs 3:5

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Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy, 

Holy Spirit guide my way,

Purify 

My heart of light.

Sancte, Sancte, Sancte, Sancte,

Spiritus Sancte viam meam duc,

Purificat purgat

Cor meum lucidum.

Holy, Holy, Holy, Holy,

Holy Spirit cleanse my soul,

Free my spirit to receive 

The holy blessing of Life.

Sancte, Sancte, Sancte, Sancte,

Sancte Spiritus animam meam munda,

Spiritum meum libera ut accipiat

Sanctam benedictionem Vitae.

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