The
Apprentice: Commodities
On a recent TV episode of Donald Trump’s Celebrity
Apprentice at the New York Mercantile Exchange (the world’s largest commodity
exchange), The
Don
pointed out that we are all commodities. Trump began by saying “I am a
commodity” and then boldly told Lennox Lewis, a three time heavy weight
championship boxer, “You are a commodity”. Don also addressed Gene Simmons of
Kiss fame and Marilu Henner from the old Taxi show. There were two Olympian gold
medalists, a super model and a playboy playmate of the year and Trace Adkins, a
platinum award winning Grand Ole Opry member. Everyone is for sale was the
summary of Donald’s business philosophy. All that you are - your celebrity, your
words and your deeds are on the selling block. All things have a value and a
price. I agree.
In
a commercial based society it is hard to see it in any other light. In truth, we
are bought and sold. We trade the “time shares” of our lives. We clock them by
the hours and we sell them on the job block to “Buyers” such as a boss or
corporation. Yet we are a free society. We choose our masters and by whom we are
bought. We choose the price at which life is sold and set its value. We
choose for what purpose our lives are given.
The
Disciple: Paid in full
The
highest price that can ever be paid, the fortune with which all mankind was
purchased is not gold but God. His celestial celebrity made the exchange. His
spoken word and deed upon the cross so overwhelmingly paid for me that my life
is now too precious for me to sell to any one else. His blood poured over me. I
am bought and paid for in full by the one true living God Almighty. I am now of
God’s kingdom and represent Jesus upon the Earth.
As
an ambassador for His kingdom I can trade segments of my life. The means of
exchange are my influence, my efforts and my vote. At home, on the job or at
temple the influence of Jesus upon my life will influence others. What ever task
I put my hands to; my efforts are bolstered by His strength. With true regard
for the affairs of state, I cast my vote prayerfully - not financially.
The
object of Trump’s Apprentice is for money to be donated to the charity of their
choice. This is a good and noble deed. The good and noble purpose of Jesus’
Disciple is to spread the good news throughout the world. The bill is paid
in full.