Today’s Thought G. Ward

Valiant Effort, I Beg to Differ

 

Journalistic prowess has become that pervasive entity establishing more philosophical behavior’s opportunity towards bedlam. When I was much younger we had to await 6 p.m.’s report exacting news (local and global). Moreover, newspapers experienced tremendous success. Now, every loquacious author embraces our relentless, fast pace approach to life and the circumstances therein to establish a school of thought for us. What journalism was said to be; an investigative report with factual information, is not what sells any longer, so the journalist produces speculative intrigue, furthering sensationalism. Ultimately, this is great compromise or unethical.

Unfortunately this school of thought transcends journalism, placating the local church. Replacing the journalist, the theologian now is operative in his attempts towards creating more notoriety or wealth for himself. He knows his audience is un-studied, therefore his preparation precludes an only source motif and more embraces a captivating ideology. His accountability unto chief editors is without regard. He just desires tenure. Insatiably and argumentatively, he’s creative. His prowess is the worse. He was hired by the King of all mankind. He was never compelled to win in accordance to world standards. His dependency and sufficiency would be met entirely by this Great King. He was never compelled in appeasing man, just to embrace then deliver the words of the King. He was promised a most excellent retirement package, exceeding that of Bill Gates if he would stay the course. The King never promised him that it would be easy, just that HE would never abandon him. This theologian could have refused this tremendous opportunity, but agreed impetuously. His zeal had an under-current of self-seeking. He’s more visual than faithful. Experientially, he has witnessed tangible success from all his predecessors, assuming it would befall him. Contrary to popular belief, his is a lifetime as a thespian. He then dies. Yet before, there’s a contemplative review that’s disparaging. It’s entirely lonely. Ashamedly and ambiguously, he is far less verbose and has become so docile. Many visit and esteem his newest characterization as great wisdom, when in actuality his lack of true ambassadorship was practiced so long; he’s become a mindful nomad. His depression has obscured his having delivered a partial message from the Great King that says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light” (Mt.11:28-30).