Jan 26 2009
Status Conscious
u(perh/fanov (huperephanos)
- showing one’s self above others, overtopping, conspicuous above others, pre-eminent
- with an overweening estimate of one’s means or merits, despising others or even treating them with contempt, haughty
What I’ve noticed among the young people these days (20 something), is the amount of pride they have about themselves. They haven’t done anything significant, yet they claim they’re on top of the world. “Look what I’ve done!” they shouted. They think they run this world. They demand high salaries and want to work less hours. They want recognition because they think they’re entitled to it. They are young and beautiful, therefore they are the best.
The liberal media fans these “values” to them through their music, movies, and the internet. They instilled ideas that doing whatever they want is the right way to do it. The sad thing is, it’s also influencing the other generations, including the older ones. Conform or be cast out. Where have I heard that before?
Oh yeah… I’ve been there before. I was young before. I was a mean person before. I claimed I was on top of this world before.
In fact, I wasn’t in control. I wasn’t even on top of my own world! I believed the lies of this world. I had to be better than everyone else when in fact I wasn’t. I tried to be, but failed miserably.
God showed me that I have to devote myself to Him. The rest He’ll take care. I don’t need to prove anything to anyone. The only status I must look for is being a friend of Jesus Christ.
For people will be… proud and arrogant…
