tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22844005.post5795629524488087095..comments2023-10-02T07:39:34.737-07:00Comments on Voice In The Wilderness: Turning Over the Money-Changers' Tableschristopherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14029025626490085431noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22844005.post-90641968551599758432012-04-07T21:20:16.965-07:002012-04-07T21:20:16.965-07:00Chris,
I couldn't agree with you more. We ...Chris,<br /> I couldn't agree with you more. We don't need an economic collapse but sadly I think that is what it will take for many. Trust me, I don't want an economic collapse (though if we don't stop the inflationary printing press that might eventually be unavoidable). I am trying to help my family members toward a more (though not totally) back to basics lifestyle. Barter and trade are great skills and I'm just in the beginning stages in learning these skills. I should pick up your book. Sounds like it could be very useful toward some of the things I'm trying to learn. <br /><br /> Regardless of what happens in this countries economics, we have a great opportunity. Even in the most trying of circumstances there are opportunities to love, help, teach, and in general to make a difference in another persons life. I am truly trying to keep trucking down the road of living a life more toward giving, loving God and my fellow man, and seeing the needs of others more than my own. One of these days if I'm in your neck of the woods I hope to meet you. Love your books, and if the opportunity presents it self I woud love to take one of your classes. For now, I'll just continue living here in Washington state and working heartily for the Lord. <br /><br /> God Bless,<br /> Marcmousiemarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946780831209471709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22844005.post-54653618087490936602012-04-06T08:31:25.787-07:002012-04-06T08:31:25.787-07:00Marc, thanks for your comments, and your blessings...Marc, thanks for your comments, and your blessings to all.<br />Now, we do not need to have an "economic collapse" in order to change our values, and find those areas where we can live less materialistic. Though sometimes, people and groups of people will not change unless forced... <br />However, as I wrote in my "Extreme Simplicity" book, you can find a whole new reality by pursuing your goals without letting money be your ultimate pursuit. Plus, we can grow plants, make things, barter, trade. We have lost our connection to basic reality because the love of money has closed our spiritual eyes.christopher Nyergeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226377544699730993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22844005.post-61346731933056547312012-04-05T12:32:03.006-07:002012-04-05T12:32:03.006-07:00Well stated. And yes you are very very right. Not ...Well stated. And yes you are very very right. Not only would most of us look at another individual in such a lowly way, many of us would also deny that we ourselves are materialistic. To be honest I don't know if it is possible for fallen man not to be at least somewhat materialistic in this country. If/when this country has an economic collapse that will become very painful for many. Though if we have the courage to change and live those things we falsely believe that we need we will be the better for it. <br /><br /> Too much value on money is somewhat obvious. It is the value in the false lifestyle that is associated with easy money that I feel many don't recognize. I don't want anyone to be impoverished if for no other reason that sanitation and health is compromised in such conditions. That being said, I think many would benefit having to evaluate what is really important. May God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ on this most holy of days coming up.<br /><br /> Marcmousiemarchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946780831209471709noreply@blogger.com