Monkey See, Monkey Do!

Is it farfetched to believe we live in a “Monkey See, Monkey Do” society? This concept is imitated ritualistically in public, homes and churches, as society falsely  claims this individualistic approach towards life but in actuality is heavily influenced by the “Monkey See” mindset, copying the behaviors and customs of this world as if it’s Gospel. The basic observation of watching people form lines in the grocery store that result in blocking the walk way, creating this unnecessary element of confusion, while there is easily a lucid alternative that could’ve been taken had someone dared to be different and actually did “what makes sense”.

 On another hand we see others tear people down to get to the top, exploit themselves, or resort to false advertising to appease the crowds, as we look to them in complete awe, wishing we could walk in their shoes for just a day.  Additionally, there’s a vast amount of people who have witnessed their parents suffer meaningless relationships and while single, have the courage to talk about a friend who constantly dates below the standard, all to be suffocated by the cycle of meaningless relationships themselves.

And the most recent offense of stalking celebrities, or wanna-be’s, to get a re-tweet or a mention, consumed with  lusting after their cars, clothes, relationships, money, or possessions is a  symbolic expression  of desperation to be the monkey seen --resulting in both the monkey doing and the monkey seeing,  monkey “ing” their way into a downward spiral with no lasting effect or eternal value. Have we truly resorted to being like the monkey as opposed to being like the Christ?

There is an alternative that makes sense, its right and leads to true promotion. This advertised shallow, temporal level of promotion does not lead to a fulfilled life! Christ has the answer, not the monkey. Let’s dare to be different for Christ, not for the most popular movement, cutest couple, quickest dollar, or hardest hustle. There is a preordained purpose for your life, and it had nothing to do with the monkey you’re seeing, seek CHRIST!

It’s backed in the Word

Romans 12:2 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 6:21-24 Ephesians 6:12 Hebrew 13:1-6 Colossians 3:23

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