Learn from the mistakes of others
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Dr Nelson Vashum
The old English saying, “he who learns from the mistake of others is wise, but he who learns from his own mistake is a fool” -though old it is golden. In the Bible, Proverbs 16:18 -says “pride goes before destruction and haughty spirit before a fall.” There are many sayings and proverbs but what Martin Vanbee said is very appropriate for Mr Donald Trump, President of USA “power will intoxicate the best of hearts as wine does to the strongest heads. No man is wise enough or good enough to be trusted with unlimited power.” In my seventy plus years I have not seen and heard a person like Donald Trump who seem to care for none and respect none. In the last election campaign, the abuses he heaped on Joe Biden was very much unbecoming of a would-be President. There is no authority in place without God’s permissive will (Romans 13:1) and besides he was the President of USA and whatever the case-the chair of the President deserves respect. The languages used against Kamala Harris equally unscrupulous and lack civility. The lack of civility in the use of language against opponents even in the 1st term of presidency of Mr Donald Trump was also obviously wanting and shameful.
In spite of all these the Republican party was blindsided to the weaknesses of Mr Donald Trump. His married life and scandal of promiscuity and hushed money case-conviction on 34 counts of felony charges etc enough to disqualify. Would such laxity of Justice be available to common Americans ? Twisting and turning of judicial yardsticks to accommodate/entitle a man to contest Presidential election may not be healthy. Now worthy consequences for all the wrong ways Americans voted to make Mr Donald Trump the 47th President of USA are unfolding. Immediate chaotic events following inaugural function of Mr Trump not foreboding for the good of USA. In spite of all the negative truth Mr Jonathan Cahn- a rabbi of the Jews prophesied on 30/10/24 that Donald Trump was born on 16/06/46 with divine ordination to live and rule like Jehu (a king of Israel) stopping the worship of Baal – the God of fertility, promiscuity and infant sacrifice ? Mr Jonathan Cahn exhorted, at the same time, Donald Trump that his rule shall usher in trumpeting to stop promiscuity and infant sacrifice/abortion. To carry out this Mr Donald Trump should fully follow the God of the Bible.
However much to the consternation of all the Christians–Bible believing Christians-Mr Donald Trump took the oaths of office without the Bible- unlike in the first term. The devil was fully taking the control negating all the things-the founding fathers of the Nation of USA held so dear to their souls and spirits- the faith in God of the Bible.
Mr Donald Trump started signing executive orders of far-reaching consequences. The few that shocked the world were cancellation of USAIDS, contribution to the World Health Organisation (WHO), social security, Medicare, Medicaid etc. To alienate the whole global communities and let live USA as a giant lonely lion-tariffs imposed against all trading partner countries. The old bountiful hands–to close the fists tighter and tighter to conserve more and more and spend less and less on charity. Americans under Donald Trump have to live negating the teachings of Jesus Christ, “Give and more will be given (Luke 6:38) and it is more blessed to give than to receive (Luke 20:35).” The whole world watched with bated breath the cacophonic executive orders of Mr Donald Trump, the president of the most powerful and richest country in the world- like a bolt from the blue.
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The old English saying, “he who learns from the mistake of others is wise, but he who learns from his own mistake is a fool” -though old it is golden. In the Bible, Proverbs 16:18 -says “pride goes before destruction and haughty spirit before a fall.” There are many sayings and proverbs but what Martin Vanbee said is very appropriate for Mr Donald Trump, President of USA “power will intoxicate the best of hearts as wine does to the strongest heads. No man is wise enough or good enough to be trusted with unlimited power.” In my seventy plus years I have not seen and heard a person like Donald Trump who seem to care for none and respect none. In the last election campaign, the abuses he heaped on Joe Biden was very much unbecoming of a would-be President. There is no authority in place without God’s permissive will (Romans 13:1) and besides he was the President of USA and whatever the case-the chair of the President deserves respect. The languages used against Kamala Harris equally unscrupulous and lack civility. The lack of civility in the use of language against opponents even in the 1st term of presidency of Mr Donald Trump was also obviously wanting and shameful.
In spite of all these the Republican party was blindsided to the weaknesses of Mr Donald Trump. His married life and scandal of promiscuity and hushed money case-conviction on 34 counts of felony charges etc enough to disqualify. Would such laxity of Justice be available to common Americans ? Twisting and turning of judicial yardsticks to accommodate/entitle a man to contest Presidential election may not be healthy. Now worthy consequences for all the wrong ways Americans voted to make Mr Donald Trump the 47th President of USA are unfolding. Immediate chaotic events following inaugural function of Mr Trump not foreboding for the good of USA. In spite of all the negative truth Mr Jonathan Cahn- a rabbi of the Jews prophesied on 30/10/24 that Donald Trump was born on 16/06/46 with divine ordination to live and rule like Jehu (a king of Israel) stopping the worship of Baal – the God of fertility, promiscuity and infant sacrifice ? Mr Jonathan Cahn exhorted, at the same time, Donald Trump that his rule shall usher in trumpeting to stop promiscuity and infant sacrifice/abortion. To carry out this Mr Donald Trump should fully follow the God of the Bible.
However much to the consternation of all the Christians–Bible believing Christians-Mr Donald Trump took the oaths of office without the Bible- unlike in the first term. The devil was fully taking the control negating all the things-the founding fathers of the Nation of USA held so dear to their souls and spirits- the faith in God of the Bible.
Mr Donald Trump started signing executive orders of far-reaching consequences. The few that shocked the world were cancellation of USAIDS, contribution to the World Health Organisation (WHO), social security, Medicare, Medicaid etc. To alienate the whole global communities and let live USA as a giant lonely lion-tariffs imposed against all trading partner countries. The old bountiful hands–to close the fists tighter and tighter to conserve more and more and spend less and less on charity. Americans under Donald Trump have to live negating the teachings of Jesus Christ, “Give and more will be given (Luke 6:38) and it is more blessed to give than to receive (Luke 20:35).” The whole world watched with bated breath the cacophonic executive orders of Mr Donald Trump, the president of the most powerful and richest country in the world- like a bolt from the blue.
(To be contd)