“Driven by a hundred forms of fear, self-delusion, self-seeking, and self-pity…(AA pg 62).” Whether it be the individual or nation, every war, criminal act, acts of self-destruction, all cruelty are embodied here. What conquering horse do you ride? Freedom or bondage? Am I willing to let others suffer, for any justification? Do I look down my nose at anyone for any reason? Do I believe in freedom for all? Do I trust God? Really? Am I willing to stand for the truth or do I soft pedal it to save hurt feelings?
How many of mankind’s worst moments started out of “good intentions”? Lenin and his followers promised freedom for the average man from the yoke of aristocracy. Hitler was elected on the promise of a new prosperity and freedom for Germany. Millions died in the course ill-fated Christian Crusades. Millions more died when the tide turned and Islam swept across Europe. Both sides in the “War Between the States” claimed God would see them to victory.
Living on the Spiritual Basis we no longer hide behind generalities. We are all God’s children or none of us are. God either is or He isn’t. When I marginalize you, I marginalize everyone. To ride the conquering horse to freedom requires more courage than we are capable of on our own, but with God all things are possible. Abandon yourself to God, ask Him to remove the lingering prejudices and sacred cows still holding you back, grab the mane of the conquering horse as it speeds by and hold on with all your might. Do not try to reign him in or guide him for he will toss you off if you do. His vision is clear, his sights set, his destination the heart of God, for it is none other than God himself who sent him to you and He will give you the abiding strength to hold on, to freedom.
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