It's funny when the attractive, new-and-improved thing (that was established in protest of the old, existing thing's ways, means, rules, restrictions and personnel), almost IMMEDIATELY begins to look, sound, smell and operate EXACTLY like the old, existing thing.
One must investigate what one is getting into. Look deeply. When the new thing takes all of its cues from the old thing, it's not new-- or better. Sometimes, the launching of new entities and organizations is not motivated by a desire to offer assistance, right wrongs, establish ethics, promote high standards, or inspire fair practices. Sometimes, the originators of the new thing are only motivated by their desire to feather their own caps, be in charge, garner praise, and fill their own pockets by way of the hopes and dreams, and ambitions of unsuspecting, gullible others.
Don't let people fool you into thinking they know more about a thing than you do. Help should never leave you at a disadvantage. You don't have to pay to play. Don't let your impatience cause you to align yourself with crooks or users. Definitely don't let people hogtie your relationship with God (or the gifts and talents he has given you), to their get- rich-quick schemes, and thereby keep you dependent, unreasonably grateful, and chasing illegitimate, unrecognized rewards.
Information is abundant. Knowing where, and how to find it, and who is highly qualified to give it, in order to achieve one's personal/ professional goals, is critical. Truth makes one free. Knowing it is beyond valuable. Read, AND comprehend. Ask for, and utilize wisdom.
Find out for yourself.
One must investigate what one is getting into. Look deeply. When the new thing takes all of its cues from the old thing, it's not new-- or better. Sometimes, the launching of new entities and organizations is not motivated by a desire to offer assistance, right wrongs, establish ethics, promote high standards, or inspire fair practices. Sometimes, the originators of the new thing are only motivated by their desire to feather their own caps, be in charge, garner praise, and fill their own pockets by way of the hopes and dreams, and ambitions of unsuspecting, gullible others.
Don't let people fool you into thinking they know more about a thing than you do. Help should never leave you at a disadvantage. You don't have to pay to play. Don't let your impatience cause you to align yourself with crooks or users. Definitely don't let people hogtie your relationship with God (or the gifts and talents he has given you), to their get- rich-quick schemes, and thereby keep you dependent, unreasonably grateful, and chasing illegitimate, unrecognized rewards.
Information is abundant. Knowing where, and how to find it, and who is highly qualified to give it, in order to achieve one's personal/ professional goals, is critical. Truth makes one free. Knowing it is beyond valuable. Read, AND comprehend. Ask for, and utilize wisdom.
Find out for yourself.
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