Aaron32
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By profession I'm a business analyst and I love studying economics and trying to understand the global economy, fiscal policy, and the relationship between the two. I also enjoy discussions on this board. I found an analogy that is a mix of both that seems relevant to this board:
Currency = ideas & beliefs
When we share ideas and beliefs, we share a currency.
People may have opposing beliefs, some people have no use for our currency. Regardless of how valuable our currency seems to us, other people simply don't find the need for it, or want it. The person that creates the broadest of ideas, gains more power and influence. People try and devalue other people's currency because they see it as a threat, thinking - if people are using your currency they are not using my currency.
God's truth = Gold
The truth of God is the sovereign currency. Each of our own currency is evaluated to God's currency. We might look at it as comparing our fiat currency to the gold standard. Though governments may surpress the true value of gold, when faith in all currencies for exchange are lost, all that matters is the gold we own.
Each of us might think we own gold, or a debt note equivalent to gold. The true gospel is the gold. But even if we have gold, or lack thereof, that does not make us better or worse than anyone else. A TRUE disciple of Christ treats everyone the same - see James 2.
The real battle
Ephesians 6:
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand
To my fellow more Mormons:
It is not difficult to link the symbolism of temple clothing to the armor of God. If you have been to the temple, and profess that they are required for eternal salvation, believing your currency is the gold standard, you will be judged more harshly than your adversaries on this board.
Helaman 7:
23 For behold, thus saith the Lord: I will not show unto the wicked of my strength, to one more than the other, save it be unto those who repent of their sins, and hearken unto my words. Now therefore, I would that ye should behold, my brethren, that it shall be better for the Lamanites than for you except ye shall repent.
24 For behold, they are more righteous than you, for they have not sinned against that great knowledge which ye have received; therefore the Lord will be merciful unto them; yea, he will lengthen out their days and increase their seed, even when thou shalt be utterly destroyed except thou shalt repent.
Personal note
I confess, I have been the most guilty of contention in times past. Yet, I am trying to forsake my past behavior.
I suck at validating others, and can get very much into the attitude of "facts don't care about your feelings", but when arguments seem to get petty, that's when I walk away. It's ok the shake your proverbial garments, and dust off your proverbial shoes, and consider your duty fulfilled, and walk away.
Currency = ideas & beliefs
When we share ideas and beliefs, we share a currency.
People may have opposing beliefs, some people have no use for our currency. Regardless of how valuable our currency seems to us, other people simply don't find the need for it, or want it. The person that creates the broadest of ideas, gains more power and influence. People try and devalue other people's currency because they see it as a threat, thinking - if people are using your currency they are not using my currency.
God's truth = Gold
The truth of God is the sovereign currency. Each of our own currency is evaluated to God's currency. We might look at it as comparing our fiat currency to the gold standard. Though governments may surpress the true value of gold, when faith in all currencies for exchange are lost, all that matters is the gold we own.
Each of us might think we own gold, or a debt note equivalent to gold. The true gospel is the gold. But even if we have gold, or lack thereof, that does not make us better or worse than anyone else. A TRUE disciple of Christ treats everyone the same - see James 2.
The real battle
Ephesians 6:
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand
To my fellow more Mormons:
It is not difficult to link the symbolism of temple clothing to the armor of God. If you have been to the temple, and profess that they are required for eternal salvation, believing your currency is the gold standard, you will be judged more harshly than your adversaries on this board.
Helaman 7:
23 For behold, thus saith the Lord: I will not show unto the wicked of my strength, to one more than the other, save it be unto those who repent of their sins, and hearken unto my words. Now therefore, I would that ye should behold, my brethren, that it shall be better for the Lamanites than for you except ye shall repent.
24 For behold, they are more righteous than you, for they have not sinned against that great knowledge which ye have received; therefore the Lord will be merciful unto them; yea, he will lengthen out their days and increase their seed, even when thou shalt be utterly destroyed except thou shalt repent.
Personal note
I confess, I have been the most guilty of contention in times past. Yet, I am trying to forsake my past behavior.
I suck at validating others, and can get very much into the attitude of "facts don't care about your feelings", but when arguments seem to get petty, that's when I walk away. It's ok the shake your proverbial garments, and dust off your proverbial shoes, and consider your duty fulfilled, and walk away.
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