Friday, September 6, 2024

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.

The Parable of New York’s Bus System (00:00)
What One Million People Per Day Stealing Bus Fares Teaches about Sin and the Failure of Civilization
- Why the M.T.A. Is Worried About Fare Evaders on Buses by The New York Times (Claire Fahy)

What is the Difference Between Democracy and a Constitutional Republic? (9:35)
— Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Should Church Choirs Perform Without Congregant Participation? (15:38)
— Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Is It Sinful to Hope the Lord Does Not Return Until After I Get to Experience Joys of Life, Like My Children Growing Up and Getting Married? (18:13)
— Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

Can Dreams Be Sinful? (21:43)
— Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The Briefing

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[jbishsr]

Scripture tells us that all things are from Him, through Him & to Him. To Him be the glory, forever.(Romans 11) But as His creation we benefit greatly. I can understand the desire to continue in the blessings of family & other relationships. We know and feel the blessings and glory of God in these things, but seeing through a glass dimly we can not imagine what is in store for us when all things are made new. Thanks, Dr. Mohler for these words!

[brianvaughn]

I’ve been saying for 30 years that it’s a problem that people don’t get involved when they see wrong being done. Someone acting like a fool and is obviously out of line and someone stands there and does nothing. That’s a problem.

[lulu]

It's really bad. I live in NYC. I have seen it for myself. Whether it be young or old. It's really bad. None thinks of the consequences. That is exactly how all bus operators think. They are encouraged by mta to have that thinking. I think the city created this situation themselves. It's really sad.

[dotboutwell]

ℹ kinda think they are now- 9:34 toddlers

[D]

Excellent discussion on the bus fare which is in many ways a metaphor for aspects of Christian life. For example, I wonder how many Christians "cheat God" on the Lord's Day thinking and having been taught the 4th Commandment is a Christian liberty issue rather than a commandment?

[lexhawkins]

Wow - no mystery as to the financial instability.