Both Eyes Fixed

Where's the beef?

The beef's right here baby. Here it comes... I've realized that a growing number of people in Canadian and Chinese culture have bought into the "American dream". I'm not actually sure if I'm really talking about the American dream or not, but that's not the point, so calm down. HERE is the point... Too long have I listened to the words of ungodly people. They define contentment and ambition by the standards of Hollywood. What bothers me the most is that many Christians are buying into this too. Can I remain silent while they judge the lives of others by a worldly measurement?

A man neglects his children and his marriage to climb the corporate ladder. He doesn't care to discern whether he's standing on other people's shoulders or stepping on other people's toes to reach his goal. He burrows himself deeper into the hole of selfism and sin....
They label him "ambitious" and respect him for it.

A woman chooses to be a homemaker and take care of her children while her husband works to support the family. She gives up possible career dreams to cook, clean and change diapers, yet she is content knowing that she is rearing her own children and taking care of her family....
They label her "complacent" and mourn at the loss of her career potential.

A couple works hard to earn their living and save some money. They spend a little and save a little so they can buy the things they need along with the things they want. They eat out at nice restaurants and have toys than they are able to play with. As they walk by the young mother begging for change on the street, they feel a hint of compassion that is quickly replaced by remembering that they worked hard to get to where they are. They go to church and hear about the needs of missionaries and unreached nations, but they quickly remember that they bought a new couch and TV last month and can't really afford to give money away. They console themselves because someone else is sure to meet the need and hey, at least they've been tithing....
We envy their freedom and marvel at how "content" they are.

"Am I buggin' you? I don't mean to bug you, honey." -Bono