Personally I am way tired of hearing about Arnold and all the children he may have fathered out of wedlock. It is pathetic, to hear about his sexual indiscretions in public. What is even sadder to me, is our wayward press has vilified him, but is making this woman who he conceived with a hero, or a victim, just because he is Arnold, ex-governator. And perhaps what annoys me most is their pious attitude, and their blatant hypocrisy.
I am sure that any one of them would still be glad to be honored with an interview with him. That even though he has trouble keeping zipper zipped, anyone of the gossipers who seem to portray themselves as news people, which absolves them of any moral lapses, would probably jump at the proposition of spending an intimate afternoon with him, providing they didn't get caught. Man or woman, that is how far our society has fallen.
These are the same folks who don't believe in marriage, but will get so holy when it becomes a news worthy item that his is over. I hope Maria is the saint that the press make her out to be, but with all that Kennedy lineage in her, I would be surprised. Seems cousins Bobby and Jack were at least as proficient outside of marriage as Arnold, only surpassed by their legendary brother Ted. But somehow, in our white males can do no right mindset, only the men stray, and if a woman does, it is still the man's fault.
And I have trouble with that. I get embarrassed for these women who are scantily clad in public. Even worse the ones who come to church like that. And even more upset when men react to the bait. Girls-the type of bait you use will determine what you catch. Cheap bait will get you a cheap catch. But still it is the man's fault. No one seems to read and remember that afternoon in the garden, and how the woman fell into temptation, then lied to her husband about it. He was just as guilty, it was his decision to sin.
Sex outside of marriage, and the destruction it brings is nothing new. And it is the only sin that requires an accomplice. But the accusers have changed, but their accusation hasn't. 2000 years ago, a group of better than thou hypocrites were standing at the well, surrounding a woman caught in adultery. The Old Testament law required she be stoned to death-no prisons existed at the time. But fortunately, Jesus was there, and intervened. Definitely not pro-sin, He talked with her, and also the crowd of men. Question-if she was involved in adultery, didn't it take two? Where was her accomplice? That would have perhaps caused a riot, for the crowd may have known, and some in the crowd may have been willing accomplices. But Jesus, more concerned about repentance and restoration, got down and wrote something in the dirt. Words and figures that only can be guessed upon. But after His artwork was over, asked one question. A question we need to ask ourselves, next time we have rock in hand and ready to throw it. Jesus said simply, "he who is without sin, throw the first stone." And the crowd, facing the man of truth, dropped their rocks, and left. Only Jesus and the accused woman remained. And His loving words are ones we need to live by, "where have your accusers gone, I do not condemn you either, go and sin no more."
A personal message? Yes, but where were her accusers, who needed to hear the same message? Didn't Jesus extend the same mercy to them as He did to her?
Today you will screw up. Guaranteed. And you will need God's mercy. Sad, but the only way to get mercy is to screw up. But you also can have God's grace upon you. Jesus' words of 2000 years ago are still contemporary today, "go and sin no more." Forgiven.
Yes, Arnold, there is a penalty for sin. But also a God who sent His Son to ransom you. A news story I dare any of the gossip shows to share. Women on the View? Which of you was celibate before marriage? Or during? After? Only in love could Jesus tell us to go and sin no more.
Remember those who report these things, the same seed you have sewn may be the same seed that comes back to haunt you. Put down your stones, and pick up a Bible. Read the words. And repent. That would certainly be something newsworthy. If you want to be treated like a lady, act like one. And men, treat her like a lady, and she may become one.
Sin will always be sin, but we don't always have to be sinners. Arnold, seek forgiveness. It is ready and available to all who ask. Even politicians. Your time at the well is here. It is your decision. God will know, I only hope that your accusers hear the same message. You weren't the first one to say "I'll be back!!"
love with compassion,
Mike
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