Stop Waiting, Start ActingStop Waiting, Start Working-Nikunj Bhagat-M.Tech 2nd year, EE Department-Hostel 1, IIT BombayAt the onset, I want to ask a question, “Why do all the good people refrain from taking responsibility?” Most of us feel that politics is a “gutter” and we try to keep away from it as far as possible. But we dont even think for a moment before mocking or blaming about the corruptness or incapability of a politician. All of us are waiting for one good person, one person who is selfless, who will improve our political structure, who will rid us of our misery. In short, one person who will clean this “gutter”. So, where are these good people? Has the Indian soil stopped producing the brave hearts like Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel, Bhagat Singh? No, it hasnt. They are right here, amongst us, maybe even you. But then what happened in last 60 years since independence, that has brought about such a radical change, wherein when we earlier had so many leaders who fought against injustice, cruelty, etc, we now are facing an acute shortage of them?
I will tell you what happened. Our greed increased. Earlier people gave values to helping others, honesty and self-sacrifice, which has now been replaced by ignorance, greed and self-indulgence. Most of us are just interested in making money, having a good life and everything else, well just go to hell! The only reason that our political structure is in disarray today, is because the educated people have shied away from it. This has given way to all the goons, corrupt people to enter politics where they can strive successfully. Then it is not a surprise to see such people spend the nations income on making statues, travels, holidays, etc. It is high time the educated masses come forward and share the responsibility
The People of the Bible and the Bible
“People of the Bible are made from various parts,” says George Bush, “and they are all people of God. And so we are all made one by the Word. Each one of us has his own role to play. Many others have their own ways of becoming better, but there is one group that we are all working together for. We must unite and become one. A small group with a certain belief can be the basis for growth, prosperity and development by all of us. No matter who we say we are or are not, we should remain like the people of the Bible. Our minds are not made up of lies and falsehood. We can live as if we exist on paper, in one place, without the influence of anyone. And we can be like the Word, while still being able to stand, while still using words and using our tongues. We’re all the more so when we get our heads stuck to our jobs and our family and families don’t see us. So let’s live together, and be one people. That’s what we’ve always been.”
Paul Otero,
President,
“And it says all Christians are created equal. We do indeed worship God. Not just one God, but the whole Trinity, God and God’s children. And this faith and the whole gospel is the way of humanity. By that way of Christ we may be truly disciples of the Spirit.”[8]
“Christians are not the sons and daughters of men, and we do not have equal power. Some of us have come to the Lord and are called to eternal life. Others our powers and our lives have been denied. But God himself has set us free. We are living in the eternal kingdom of God, for he has given us the keys of God’s kingdom. But this is only for one man: Jesus Christ. The other is Jesus Christ. He was raised from his mother’s womb, and the powers of his priesthood have made him a prophet in the flesh. He gave the gifts that are reserved for kings and priests and pastors. He was able to teach his people the ways of God and be a great leader among all things, being able to teach as he pleases and not be taken for granted. But now, all who follow him are his sons.”[9]
Elder John B. Hinckley, President,
Elder John S. Monson
“Just as we come to give the gospel and give it to everyone, we come to love and give thanks, in Christ so too to ourselves. We love and pray for those who work under us today. We come not to ask for forgiveness, but Christ is there for everyone. He is His witness with all peoples and