TOD 03.27.08

Imagine for a moment that America suffered a violent coup-d’etat which radically changed the laws in our country. As people adjusted and conformed to the new standards, things seemed to be working fairly well.

But then a guy shows up and tells you that the President, most of Congress, and the Supreme Court secretly survived the revolution by escaping to a island in the Pacific. Right now, they’re planning their return, and, when they come back, everyone who cooperated with the new government will be killed. But everyone who resisted it by encouraging people to live by the old rules and honor the legitimate government will be rewarded for their loyalty. How much effort would you put forth for this new agenda, and what would you be willing to risk for it if you really believed him? And then, how do you think the current government would likely treat you?

See, we’d all like to think that it’s possible to please both God and the other guy who has temporarily been allowed to act like he’s in charge of this world. But it’s just not true. You must pick a side and act accordingly.