The 2000s and personal growth

The 2000s are an exciting decade. There is an explosion of technological growth in computers and in communication. Amazing advances are being made in the field of medicine and in space.

The sky is the limit when we look at the possible advances, which can be made. But will personal growth in the areas of morals and ethics keep pace with all this technological growth?

Ethical questions are already being asked. What about those frozen embryos? Can they be treated as property? Or are they human beings? Litigation continues on this question. Yes, as we continue the game of life, we must grow as individuals to keep pace with the 2000s.

That’s why the "Bible" is so important. It gives us solid counsel. For example, here is a word of wisdom, "Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control" (1 Corinthians 9:25). Now we know this is true. Anyone who enters a race like a marathon must go into strict training. Self-control is a must. So what about the AIDS epidemic? Are condoms the answer? Or is old-fashioned self-control the better solution? The answer should be obvious! Don’t we teach our children self-control so they can train for and compete in athletics? How much more is self-control needed in the game of life! Individual growth in this area is much needed.--Denny Prutow