The Basics–Why We Are Different
It has been said
that we are three kinds of people. We are who we think we are; who others think
we are, i.e. our reputation; and who God thinks we are, i.e. our character–who
we really are.
We are told by
scientists that 98.6% of the DNA of a human being is the same as that of a
chimpanzee. If that is true, and I believe them, then the difference between a
human being and a chimpanzee is the remaining 1.4%. Therefore, it would seem to
me that, within our DNA, lay the determining factors of our race, color, levels
of intelligence, creativity, talents, motivation, aka drive, and all those many
other inherited factors that make us and the chimpanzee within us born
different from one another.
Then there are
the different lands or countries into which we are born, our environment (both
physical and social), and our homes. Last, but certainly not least, there are
our parents along with all the internal factors that made both of them who and what
they are. Up to the point after our birth, when we begun our transition from
the parental nest, none of us had any choice or control over any of this–absolutely
none; the preponderance of our character for the rest of our life was
established, to be subsequently honed, sharpened, and hopefully enhanced by
what we see, experience, and learn from then on until our death. Needless to
say, the effects of parenting notwithstanding, we are in control of and
responsible for that part of our life–the enhancement of our knowledge, the
building of our character, the achievement of our goals, and our destiny–all
within the limits of our abilities and circumstances in life. All of the aforementioned
attributes combine to format our world view, determining our opinions and
actions from birth to death. Jesus has said (paraphrased), “As you think, so
you are”.
Our Holy Bible
tells us we are all born equal in the eyes of God. Our Constitution tells us we
are all born equal in the eyes of the law. It is immediately obvious, however, that
in reality, we are not all born equal. Mentally and physically, we come in all
shapes and sizes with vastly differing talents, abilities, and levels of
intelligence. I believe, the world belongs to all of us–not just a privileged
few. Within reason, to the best of our abilities, the strong should help the
weak, the rich should help the poor, and we should all help each other. I
admire drive, ambition, and success. I despise sloth, greed, avarice,
dishonesty, and slavery in any form. I firmly believe in the Words of the Lord
when He said (again, paraphrased), “To whom much is given, much is expected”.
He also said (again, paraphrased), “Feed the poor. As you do to the least of
these, you do to Me”. You may not believe in God, and you certainly have that
choice; but these rules, those of God, lead to a happier and more prosperous
country, a happier and more prosperous world in which to live, and a happier
and more prosperous life for everyone,. Isn’t this what we really want, rather
than a course of self annihilation?
It is these
basics that are behind the many subjects I have thus far discussed as well as
those to be forthcoming in the future.
Ronald Miller
Email me at mtss86@comcast.net. Whether you agree or
disagree, let me hear from you.
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