Grain for Energy

May 9, 2008
My brother and I were talking about current conditions in the world and I mentioned newscasters saying that we hadn't hit bottom yet, economically. Yes, but this is optimism speaking, he pointed out. Only God gives hope; all the world has is optimism. They believe the present economic situation is just a bump in the road, and they have no fear. The Bible says fear is the beginning of wisdom. Compassion and grief are godly responses to real situations, and are not negative. People tell us that we are too serious or too heavy in spirit. Even fellow Christians say this! Should there not be grief at the riots in poor countries by hungry people? Is not grain for energy a moral issue? The result is not merely higher prices for Americans, but not enough food for the world. How can I not grieve for what is yet to come?
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