Sometimes things got out-of-control ...and workers were subjected to cruel treatment.
As companies got unionized, there were struggles ...but, though some fought long and hard, others saw some progress. As things appeared to get better in some areas, there often was unexpected and unforeseen outcomes ...and many saw the incentive and work ethic begin to suffer.
Unions actually pressured workers who wanted to work ...who they felt were working too well for the company. As time went on, concerning the work ethic, you could say you either had it, or you didn't ...because the union job would seldom instill it in a worker.
The great things about unions ...they at least claim they are fighting for us, and we feel they are when we all got jobs, we are all getting paid, we all get benefits. We are content ...so much so, that often we are content with not even working hard. And often we can find it easy and convenient to find ways to not work at all, yet still collect our benefits.
Similarly, we have other institutions that tell us what's been done for us ...Jesus died for us, we can accept that, our debt is paid, we all get the benefit of salvation. Where's the incentive to even act like residents of God's kingdom? We don't need to work on changing our behaviors, following any rules ...because we're in. We feel we already have the benefits ...after all, salvation is not by works.
And that is absolutely true ...that salvation is not by works. But, the condition we find ourselves in with this sort of uninvolved attitude, is one that does not ring true to those around us. Yes, we can get too involved in activity within the church building...that it limits us in building the church, which is the outreach in our communities. But, the 'new' man or woman that the Bible talks about ...if it's not evident to those around us, then those around us will likely turn to what's around them. Institutions of (supposed) higher learning often omit any consideration of the authority of God ...and they teach us evolution, and that we are constantly evolving and learning.
And the government promises us that the debt doesn't matter, says it will forgive our debt, offers us benefits ...and we get handouts without having to work. So many are turning to these institutions and the government, and feel are U.S. Constitution needs to change as we are not the nation we used to be, and our needs are different now. And they also act like the Bible was written by people, so is not always accurate ...and it too was written for people back then, so is a bit outdated.
Similarly, we have other institutions that tell us what's been done for us ...Jesus died for us, we can accept that, our debt is paid, we all get the benefit of salvation. Where's the incentive to even act like residents of God's kingdom? We don't need to work on changing our behaviors, following any rules ...because we're in. We feel we already have the benefits ...after all, salvation is not by works.
And that is absolutely true ...that salvation is not by works. But, the condition we find ourselves in with this sort of uninvolved attitude, is one that does not ring true to those around us. Yes, we can get too involved in activity within the church building...that it limits us in building the church, which is the outreach in our communities. But, the 'new' man or woman that the Bible talks about ...if it's not evident to those around us, then those around us will likely turn to what's around them. Institutions of (supposed) higher learning often omit any consideration of the authority of God ...and they teach us evolution, and that we are constantly evolving and learning.
And the government promises us that the debt doesn't matter, says it will forgive our debt, offers us benefits ...and we get handouts without having to work. So many are turning to these institutions and the government, and feel are U.S. Constitution needs to change as we are not the nation we used to be, and our needs are different now. And they also act like the Bible was written by people, so is not always accurate ...and it too was written for people back then, so is a bit outdated.
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