I've been thinking about what bucks the trend recently. Getting wasted? Nope. A quick glance on facebook shows that most are planning for that. Back stabbing to get ahead? Nope. Most plots on TV involve something similar. Being obsessed with money? Nope. Most businesses are falling over each other to get your money or encouraging you to develop ways of making more and more. No-strings-attached sex? Nope. A glance in most directions, on the shelf, internet or highstreet support this. Giving to those in need? Nope. Most spend more on McDonalds or makeup each week.
It looks like most trends are hard to avoid or change.
But then what would the Bible say?
Don't get wasted; don't swindle and self-promote to get ahead in life; give lavishly of your finances; find a husband or wife and commit solely to them for the rest of your life, despite all the odds; discipline yourself to read and pray, even if you can't be bothered that day; have faith in someone you'll probably never actually see, especially as He first walked two thousand years ago; love people who might hate you; and what's more, love them even if the world tells you you should really hate them yourself; forget popularity, fame and gold; don't worry about nipping it and tucking it, you're made exactly how He intended...
...the trend bucking could go on and on and on and on. And most would probably think it made no sense and was a waste of a 'free' life.
Well it says in Romans, chapter two that 'if you go against the grain, expect splinters'.
Consider some of these little 'splinters' as incredibly worthwhile, compared to the nails that were really due.
