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Corruption is just one of the many faces of sin. It weasels its way in when no one is looking, it finds the weak and down trodden, then promises them riches and glory. It leads to the death of innocents and the upheaval of mankind.
I would completely agree with Plantinga when he speaks of corruption being pollution, it does seem to spread. If one man falls to its talons, the beast rises and charges again, and its next victim is just a little easier to ensnare in its evil plot. Some refuse this sin corruption any entry to their life while others open themselves to it completely.
So how do I take this common problem and see other people. I know that all people always are trying to one up each other, everyone tries to be the best they can be, and sometimes this requires someone to tread on others jobs, life and at times their freedom. Like I said, everyone deals with some extent of corruption, so I do try not to judge others to my standard, but rather to a more morale standard. Is the person in question really serving the will of the people? Are they not just advancing their own agenda? And do they really have a heart for their job, ministry or position of leadership.
I find these are most often the causes of corruption, one or more of the above stated are not in the right. So what is the right, well that is where your faith and guiding morals come into play?
Corruption does skew the way I view certain people, Osama bin Laden for example, I believe to be completely corrupted. And accordingly I don’t have a very good opinion of him. While our own congress I believe to be partially corrupted, and could be reconciled to their responsibiltys once more. I believe there are varying degrees of corruption, and I try to distinguish the peoples just trying to get ahead in life, from someone who would kill because you disagree with them.
But, and there always is a but, My Jesus changes everything, His teachings tell me to be accepting of all, pray for those who hate me and turn the other cheek. So while I really do not like Mr. Bin Laden, I do pray for his salvation, just like I pray for our congress. Sin is sin no matter the level, and all are sinners. This is a forgotten idea in America I think. We try to imagine that were better than others, so in a way this makes us corrupted. So I continue to pray for the lost and the found, that we all would follow Jesus and not some passing thought of power and riches.