Unfortunately, many people live according to the principle of "as they please" without thinking long about the consequences. Of course, at first glance, it seems easy and beautiful to live without sweating, to live with pleasure. But when you see the results of this way of life — it is injustice, problems, poverty, mutual failure, disease, dirt, immorality. The way of just satisfying one's desires is slavery. Slavery to one's weaknesses, to the abominations rooted in the human soul, and to the influence of society. Such slavery leads to slavery in the ordinary sense, because a person who lives only by satisfying his needs and lusts will never achieve anything worthwhile.
To realize the difference between living according to the principle of "as I will" and living according to the laws of the Holy Books, ask yourself the question, "What guides your actions?" Are you influenced by the habits your society has instilled in you? Perhaps a soul that is already drowning in its abominations and you don't know how to get out? Or by a healthy human mind? Considering that all people have different opinions, that something is good for one and bad for another, can public opinion be the right choice? No, it can't. It is either in conflict within itself, or the collective mind is controlled from without. It cannot just create eternal laws, and if it cannot, then it has no right to do so.
I once went to a private event where everyone was drinking alcohol. In the strange company, I met an old acquaintance, just an acquaintance, nothing more. I had known him for many years, but we had never talked closely, I had a normal opinion of him, nothing special. This event made me ready for an open personal conversation with him. We talked about life, we also talked about death and the attitude of each of us towards it. He said that he was not afraid of death, and at one point I heard something that shocked me. He said that his dream was to kill a man and look into his eyes at that moment. I immediately sobered up, pulled myself together, told him everything I thought about him in his eyes, and left the event. I realized that I was looking at a demon who has no piety — a terrible fate awaits him. He is not afraid of death because he has been dead inside for a long time, and his eyes are empty and faceless. There was no more of this man in my life. I gave up alcohol forever, having made a vow to God. Only troubles come from this poison. The point is that many people we don't even know are demons inside. The dark side of the modern world order suits them.
Money is needed in today's world, but no one appreciates the effort, the sacrifices, by which it is earned and achieved. Perhaps they are not worth it? Maybe the way to monetary wealth takes away much more than the money gives. Often people lose their health and even their lives in the pursuit of money. It is necessary to have enough, not too much, just enough to provide for yourself, your family, and, if possible, as many people as possible. First, you will be doing good deeds, which is commanded to us in the Law of the Creator. Second, by providing someone with wealth, you will help him concentrate on knowing and fulfilling the laws of the Scriptures, if he is a believer.
Many fear that wealth is not enough in our complex and fickle world, and many want to be capitalists. But as it is said, he who is righteous and pure is under the protection of the Lord Himself.
Rulers, calm down, don't look for physical proof of God to choose the path of faith, and hedge your risks. Faith has no such proof, for you will not find it. Money and power will dull every brain and soul unless you first believe. You are crazy about it, but it is all temporary and meaningless. The Bible says, "He who loves silver will not be satisfied with silver."
If people concentrate on money, they will always be slaves of that money, modern slaves, because there will always be someone who has more money or power, there will always be someone to obey. And the truth is that both power and money, even the most powerful men, live out their lives very quickly. Because everything on earth is temporary. It's a vicious circle. A slave is one who does not control himself, and who does not refuse temptation.
Only those who do not chase after temptation become free. It is only through faith that one can get out of the state matrix system, the system that has enslaved the world and made everyone a slave: someone is a slave of money, someone is a slave of power, lust, drugs, and crime. And all for the luxurious life of the minority, the earthly rulers.