Exploiting

Although they are not conspiracy theorists, some of my friends and relatives are beginning to speak up and say COVID-19 is not as bad as the regular flu and the government has overreacted. It seems to me that they are mixing apples and oranges. The facts are that in some locations 900-1,000 people are dying each day, so this virus is worse than the normal flu. However, it is also becoming evident that liberals, the media and some government leaders are exploiting the virus for political, personal and financial gain. Something similar can also happen in the church. The Corinthians were putting up with false apostles. Speaking ironically Paul said, “Since many are boasting in the way the world does, I too will boast. You gladly put up with fools since you are so wise! In fact, you even put up with anyone who enslaves you or exploits you or takes advantage of you or pushes himself forward or slaps you in the face. To my shame I admit that we were too weak for that” (2Cor 11:18-21 NIV)!