This diary is written not so much for what would be the typical member of the DailyKos community (if there really even is such a thing). As a Spirit-filled, evangelical Christian Democrat, some have often wondered why I participate here. But I feel closest to this community, even with some of my "conservative" views.
Today, I felt compelled to do a diary for the Right-Wing Lurkers to DKos. Those good, Christian brothers and sisters of mine who will wander over to see what we’re saying. They’ll be familiar with most of what we say today. They already have their rebuttal ready.
But here’s a different perspective...
James 5:1-4
Warning to the Rich
1 Look here, you rich people: Weep and groan with anguish because of all the terrible troubles ahead of you. 2 Your wealth is rotting away, and your fine clothes are moth-eaten rags. 3 Your gold and silver have become worthless. The very wealth you were counting on will eat away your flesh like fire. This treasure you have accumulated will stand as evidence against you on the day of judgment. 4 For listen! Hear the cries of the field workers whom you have cheated of their pay. The wages you held back cry out against you. The cries of those who harvest your fields have reached the ears of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.
My Tea Partying brothers and sisters, you obviously feel angered and outraged over various things today. I respect and honor your right to freely dissent. My beef isn’t so much with you, but with the greedy mongers behind the curtain. Those that have built their wealth not with kingdom principles but their own principles.
Today is about their insecurity. They sense a sea change. The "wordly" economy is changing, and their value in it is threatened. God said this day would come.
So let's talk - heart to heart. What's REALLY going on here. Is it really about taxes? Well...
Matthew 22:21:
21 Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.
Caesar wants taxes - give 'em taxes. That's what Jesus said. So, take it up with him.
Is it about debt? I hear ya! The bible does say
Proverbs 13:22:
22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children
So, I take it you've been angry for the last 8 years as our debt exploded and much blood and treasure, and many sons and daughters were lost in a questionable war - never to gain their earthly inheritance at all.
You know, we all feel the upheaval around us. It's uncomfortable. But as Christians, even in our dissent, we must never forget that people are watching. Is this about some "righteous" anger towards the ills of the world? Or is this about you.
Oh yeah, and most importantly....Would Jesus attend your event today?