I really like your analogy of using the chain. It does make sense to what you are saying. Committing one sin has just the same weight as committing four sins.
I think that the reason there is so much evil in the world is because it is publicized...it makes the news...it draws in more of a response for the public. How often do we hear of good things being broadcasted? Not much.
We have a GREAT and LOVING GOD! We read in Genesis, when sin first occurred, our God is a loving and forgiving God. You would think that we (humans) would have learned the first time and not disobey the Lord, but once again sin crept back in and he was patient, very patient. Still we did not learn. Then after the entire world was fill with sin; except for Noah he took action. After wiping out the Earth it was up to Noah, his three sons and their wives to repopulate the Earth once more. Still we have sinned again. And it keeps happening over and over again.
I think this is a test. A very long test. God is giving us the choice to establish that relationship with him. He wants that from us, and we should want that personal relationship as well. He is always there with a loving heart and an open ear. When we establish that relationship and we know that it is good, it is our jobs to spread the word, bringing more people closer to God. It is our job to set the example. Maybe if there were more followers of God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, maybe the amount of evil and sin that we see is reduced. We have ALL fallen short of his glory, we have all sinned, but he also forgives us and sets us on the right path to be closer to him, to be an example of what we should be doing to and for one another; TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER and GLORIFY HIM!!
I am hoping that in our lifetime the amount of sin and evil is drastically reduced. I would hate to see what our future hold for my children if sin and evil is left unchecked by us.
After the flood God made the promise to never harm us again and God's word is unwavering and steadfast, so it is up to us, up to us all to be the example and spread The Good News!
Thank you for sharing and posting @papa-pepper. It is always enjoyable to review, read and watch your post. God Bless!
Kenny
Pfeiler Family Farm