Something I read on a news/politics discussion forum last night that has stuck with me almost 24 hours later:
"The earth isn't going to produce justice."
Isn't that the truth?
As much as things are wrong and we want to make them right, the sad fact is that this is a fallen and corrupted world. No matter how much we long for it and try to bring it about, there is no lasting good. There might be some temporary reprieve, it seems. But it never lasts. Wickedness will always prevail, at least until such time as Providence sees fit to directly intervene in our affairs. Indeed, it seems that the more we strive for good, the more that effort is corrupted and brought to ruin.
What do we do, then?
Do the best we can. Accepting that that's the best we can do. Deceive none. Let your "yes" be yes and "no" be no. Seek wisdom and discernment. Bind not yourself to the spirit of party, which is invariably reduced to collective foolishness. Do not trust in governments of men: however well-meaning their beginning, though it may take centuries they will always let us down. Don't trust in men. Trust in God instead. We should dedicate our efforts to Him. The good work is ours, but the results are forever His.
Those of wicked device in this world seem to be all powerful. But they are as mortal as any of us. They will pass in time. Their realms will pass with them. And in due time, a better world will be brought forth, wrought from holy Hands.
The earth isn't going to produce justice. That is true. But we can do what is within our power to seek justice. Knowing that we will fail but having satisfaction in knowing that we at least tried.
It's how I try to live, anyway.
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