Scripture and Doctrinal References In "The Ninth Cloud"

2Co 2:17  For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. 

I wrote a book.  As of this writing, the publishing is pending.  While the book itself doesn't teach religion, It contains many references to the Bible and Christianity (the book is translated into King James language, and the very style of the book is in chapter and verse format), so I wanted to post the religious content on this blog for free, so no one can accuse me of peddling the Word of God for profit. 

FOREWORD

I conclude with the following message. 

Whether it shows me a hypocrite or not, this message is universal to all: 

“Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolary.”

CHAPTER ONE

6 Yet, to grace the Culture Festival with mine presence? Verily, as a stripling, I harbored dreams of such festivities, arrayed in the raiment of intrepid celestial marshals. 

7 But on that day, I recoiled at the thought. I recall a demonstration at a grander culture festival by a band of zealous religionists, decrying such gatherings as dens of carnality and false worship. 

8 “Super Men and Winged Knights, let them be thy salvation!” they would cry in jest.

9 Now, I disavow their congregation, for they proclaim that The Messiah died but for a chosen few. 

10 In truth, The Messiah yielded His life for all, albeit the efficacious redemption is for but a select number. 

11 Whilst I cleave unto this latter belief steadfast as a rock, what weigheth more upon my mind regarding mine attendance at the Culture Festival is thus: Super Men and Winged Knights are verily idols, an abomination indeed unto The Messiah. In this matter, the fundamentalists speak aright.

19 And what declareth The Book? To sup within the temple of an idol is no transgression. Moreover, The Hamster is my kinsman, to watch over him and his kin is an act of charity.

32 No longer was I to restrain my mirth. For there is a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

CHAPTER TWO

20 Yet, there is another matter to recount: Within the bounds of the festival, there existed a realm deemed verboten in my contemplation, known as Celebrity Row.

21 'Tis a place where devotees of divers notables might capture their visage alongside them and obtain their marks of autograph.

22 I deemed it proscribed, for such personages can readily ascend to the stature of deities in the eyes of men. 

29 'Twas not out of malice towards the Stellas, but rather, a fondness for them, and a desire not to exalt them as idols within my heart.

MIDLOGUE

28 Dear Reader, I do acknowledge that there is suffering in life. 

29 It is written: “In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.”

CHAPTER FOUR

3 Whilst I did procure the garment, my zeal for further acquisitions was tempered. I desired not to return laden with trinkets of regret. 

4 Verily, the Saviour hath spoken, “A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”

41 She counselled that I gather my coin. I do now, yet not for mine own sake. Such is contrary to The Book.

EPILOGUE

18 The edict of The Scripture endures: “Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”

Well, That Was Stupid.

 “Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.” (Proverbs 23:4, KJV)

In my last post, I decided to separate my Christian content from my non-Christian content in order to monetize the non-Christian content so as to not peddle the Word of God for profit (violating 2 Corinthians 2:17).

I then (seeing as I was on an extended vacation), proceeded to try to work more on my content, both religious and secular, and based on my personality, when I set out to do something, I am super bent on getting it done.

One problem:  I'm exhausted.  Thus, unintentionally, I have sinned.  Of grinding so hard at my web content (even though I just wanted to grind to see if I could even make money), I repent.  

I should have seen this coming:  I was at a game night with some friends yesterday, and that was the best experience I've had in weeks.  Everything just seemed right for once.  Beside the point yes, but even the dice rolls were satisfyingly odds-defying.

I tried to justify my hustle.  Yes, I should be content with what I have (Hebrews 13:5), and I thought I was, I just wanted the satisfaction of doing something.  The problem is, the metric was money, which was the sinful part.  That is, the combination of hustling to exhaustion, and money.

Besides, practically, my main bread and butter is about to make me even more bread.  By the way, if you're looking for night time part time work, USD 290 is definitely hiring.  Go to usd290.org and look for custodial positions available.  The aforementioned position?  Yeah, definitely available.

So what caused all this economic activity?

Andrew Tate.

Yes, I know, he's a terrible influence on kids because of his stances toward women and getting rich, but all I cared about was the hustle.  He teaches, "Speed!  Speed!  Speed!" in order to make tons of money.   Again, I just extracted the work ethic part of his philosophy. 

Yet, there is also a time for respite (Ecclesiastes 3:1).  Like I said, my main bread and butter, combined with my low living expenses, make for comfortable living.

So yeah, for now, as far as The Sweeping Developer content, I'm done.  Call back when I'm actually motivated to work on my secular stuff.  The discipline to hustle at USD 290 is already there (It's no sin to hustle if your pay is based on time, the hustle is for my good name).

Correct me if I'm wrong in any of this. (Proverbs 6:23)

Whew.

1Ch 16:8  Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 

Not sure how to explain it, so let me summarize:

My car broke down.  I had to get it towed to the dealership.  I just happened to have the money for the towing and repair bill.  I didn't have to finance another car.  I had savings to be used for moving out.  That's pretty much gone.  What's also gone is the return to worldly indebtedness (Proverbs 22:7, Romans 13:8).

I thank God.

(based on my knowledge of game shows, I recall this phrase: "Close calls...narrow escapes...split-second decisions...", and in this instance, over $600 in cash, paid in full.  "A combination guaranteed to make you say...")