“The rest of humanity, those not killed by these plagues, did not rethink their course and turn away from the devices of their own making.” (Revelation 9:20 VOICE)
A pandemic is an infectious disease that has spread across continents affecting people worldwide. Global pandemics like the Black Plague, Spanish Flu, and HIV/Aids reshaped the trajectory of cultures. The COVID-19 pandemic is currently raging through humanity. The aftereffects will be felt in many ways for decades to come.
The world we inhabit, the attitudes we hold, and the motives that drive us are shaped by our ancestral biases as well as by the culture we live in. This is not the first pandemic. Others who came before us have faced similar crises and made course corrections. It is up to us to learn the useful lessons and avoid the mistakes.
Some of us will rethink our lifestyles--reconsider what is truly important, essential, and purposeful. Others will refuse to change their course and to turn away from the devices of their own making. They will continue to occupy themselves in the pursuit of money, pleasure, novelty, power, and prestige. The choices we make at this pivotal moment in history will have long-lasting ramifications. Generations yet to be born will be influenced by whether or not we change.
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