Quote Originally Posted by JunkYard
I personaly think it is somewhat foolish to put put all your eggs in one basket, and depend on Jesus, or God to save mankind. I think it is far better to glorify God by accepting his creation, and being thankful for what we have, and strive to make life, or his creation a better place for future generations. I'd say that depending on Jesus, or God to do it all would be more 'futile' than for us to take responsibilty for what was given. I question who's hearts are actually 'darkened'...

I'm in it more fore those who will come after me, and Christians seem to be in it more for 'self'.

Surely you understand my delimma when it comes to converting to mainstrean Christianity, when I view it as a very selfish, self serving, and irresponsible religion...
You're right. It is pointless to assume and ask Jesus to fix this world. That is why it is important to ask the Holy Spirit what part I might play in this world. God has big plans for all of his followers. He's called every part in the body to work, and should they recieve it great and wonderful things happen. God gives abundance to those who will recieve it (who will hear it). It IS our role in the world. It's sad that as of yet this world hasn't changed. I would like to quote Solomon though, simply because I get a kick from this verse. Some background information: Solomon was the son of King David. He was told by God that he could ask him for anything, and he asked for wisdom and God gave it to him:

"So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. 19 And who knows whether he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will have control over all the work into which I have poured my effort and skill under the sun. "

My heart was darkned for 18 years my friend. I mean truley darkend. Though I claimed to myself that I was a good person, it is only clear to me now that all intent was selfish. Through the scripture I found that it taught nothing of selfish intent. I was stubborn. I can't say you are, but I know the heart that I had without christ, and though I claimed to love, it was for myself. Thought I found happiness in helping others, it was for my vanity. Anyway, I thank the Lord that you've taken an intrest in these thigns. I hope you can get your answers! Remember, what I say can never do justice to what is in the scripture.