Hidden problems of the elites
Acts 13:4~12 They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. (6~7)
♬ Hymn for scheduled worship: Korean/English Hymnal #499 Far, Far Away in Heathen Darkness Dwelling (#277 in previous version)
Numerous people strive to become elites, and seek to taste success through it. Certain individuals place elites as their models, and become envious as they attempt to be like them. However, we who possess the Gospel have no reason to be jealous of them. Elites who have gained worldly success are suppressed by hidden problems, for they are neither aware nor capable of enjoying the Gospel.
1. Hidden mental problems of elites
Elites are people who have learned many things. They have acquired incredible wisdom, sufficient experience, and eyes to view the world unlike others. Unfortunately, there are quite a number of elites who have given up on life and even resort to committing suicide. However, even more suffer from depression, bipolarity, mental problems, and issues of insomnia. These problems cannot be hidden. The Gospel must be relayed to these people. Only through the Gospel can they be saved.
2. Opressed elites
The more successful a person is, the busier they are bound to be. In addition, the work they do has no choice but to be more significant than the contribution of others. Due to this fact, they are physically lethargic and gain stress as well as pressure. Although it is unseen to our eyes, humans with souls that do not possess the spiritual answer will be spiritually depleted and are in a state of emergency. Hence, successful elites crumble as they rely on medications, alcohol, drugs, and addiction to games and gambling.
3. Method to save elites
The Bible says that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Successful elites who have no knowledge concerning God and are in fact oblivious of the spiritual truth and Gospel are in misery. History justifies this, and the Bible records this as a true fact. Knowing the Gospel is of upmost importance. When you exist eternally inside the Gospel and that becomes your source of happiness, all problems become solved. Once you start earnest prayer before God, He will grant amazing strength. You must gain this strength. Then you can be victorious in the midst of any situation or circumstance, as well as meetings.
-We must live the life of a Gospel Elite. Pray to receive the extraordinary strength given by God.
New Believer’s Retreat Lecture 4 / 2010.4.14