"The dumbest generation - the sad truth they don't want you to know"

Mark Bauerlein, a lay man, has written a book called The Dumbest Generation. The most unprepared generation that has ever lived. Not just unready to fight. Literally equipped with nothing.

 

If one were to look at combat readiness, there has never been a generation in the history of the world more unsuited to combat than ours. Isn't that statement astounding?

 

Think of it in spiritual terms, because this is a lay person doing an analysis of our culture. But I want you to realize that this physical unpreparedness for physical battle translates into spiritual preparation for spiritual battle.

 

75% of an entire generation of 18-24 year olds are not eligible for enlistment! Can you and I say the word "pathetic" together? And why is that? Well, obesity is at an all-time high. It's embarrassing! Obesity! They are physically incapable of performing the simplest of military maneuvers.

 

Są niewykształceni… Momencik. Można powiedzieć, że da się chodzić do szkoły i być niewykształconym! Czyż to nie jest niewiarygodne? Możesz zostać przepchnięty/a przez system edukacyjny, bo oni po prostu nie chcą, byś tkwił w tej samej klasie i będą dalej to robić, wypuszczając przez cały czas ludzi praktycznie nieumiejących czytać ani pisać. Oni mogą znaleźć płatki owsiane w spożywczaku, bo rozpoznają pudełko, a nie dlatego, że potrafią przeczytać „płatki owsiane”. Są mentalnie nieuczeni, niezdolni, by przejść przez najprostsze akademickie testy kompetencji.

 

They can't hear, yet you have to have that ability to get into the military at a certain level. They have lost their sharpened sense of hearing due to the volume of music they listen to. It's embarrassing.

 

They are incapable of protecting their lives, marriages, families, cities, states and nation. They are unprepared to fight.

 

So I was referring to the book "The Dumbest Generation". Another title option: "Don't trust anyone over 30." This is the attitude of a whole generation. These people cannot be trusted. Those who are over 30 have certainly seen some weaknesses in the older generation, no doubt about it. But I want you to know that those who are over 30 have probably seen more than those of you who are under 30. You may know more about computer programming, however they often know more about life. And you have disconnected yourself from any source of knowledge that could give you an understanding of how life really works.

 

So take a look at this; these will be 6 issues that I will mention; 6 insights about why you are the dumbest generation ever. How do you like being classified that way? Isn't that a funny title? You see, I am trying to move you. Don't accept that title! Don't sit back and let it be your designation. Reject it!

 

1. Knowledge gaps - least amount of knowledge about everyday life, as well as social and cultural of all generations.And I will add these words from myself: unplug them from their devices, and they will die. You see, as long as they have their computers, laptops, and smartphones, they can get by in life, not get lost along the way, do their research. And how do they do them? Google - that's their research. Consequently, if you unplug them from these instruments, throw them alone in the middle of the woods, and drive away in a car, they die! They have no way to survive. They don't know how to live outside the system.

 

2. Bibliophobia - And it's not just a fear of the Bible, it's a fear of books.The present generation shows the highest degree of disregard for books and their reading of all generations. And this is my comment: give them a book and it will serve them as kindling.

 

3. Time spent in front of the screen - the greatest amount of time spent in front of a screen of all generations.You can say that previous generations didn't even have screens. You know, in the '40s and '50s, when televisions started coming out, and they watched TV all the time because it was such a novelty - that can't even be compared to what's happening in the current generation. It's almost always in front of a screen, whether it's a computer screen, a television screen, a movie screen, or a cell phone screen. Whatever it may be, we are addicted to it and it obviously influences us in some way. Don't expect them to be involved in saving this world because they are completely lost in another.

 

4. Online unlearning - least effective research skills when gathering truthful information of all generations.This generation does not know how to find truthful information. They know how to find information; we have an information superhighway. But is the information true? Are they able to investigate and see if it is true? Do they have any filter that allows them to know if it is true? Is it a top ranking on a Google search? Let me tell you, he is almost invariably false. It doesn't necessarily mean that it's true, it just means that a lot of people are turning toward that kind of information. There are a lot of top rankings on Google, but that doesn't mean they are truthful.The motto of the information gathering is: "The highest ranking on Google search rules, Wikipedia is the new Bible, and good bloggers are modern oracles." If you can write, this generation will surrender to you, sacrifice their lives to you, and say: "train our minds in how we should think". That doesn't mean you know how to live. It doesn't mean you have even a shred of real intelligence. You don't deserve a medal for the life you have lived, and yet you can write and impress people with your phraseology and as a result this generation will submit to you and emulate you. You can be 17 and know nothing, but you can write and control the minds of a generation.

 

5. Betrayal of mentors - most susceptible of all generations to the disbelief, disregard and betrayal of teachers and mentors.Here is another characteristic of this generation of 18-24 year olds. Their commitments are meaningless, as they are loyal only to what seems good to them at the moment. This better not describe you, and if it does, you need to abandon this behavior because loyalty is required of you.I know it is hard to be loyal to people who don't seem to have it either. However, a deep loyalty must begin to live in your soul and I am not just saying this to parents, church leaders, etc. However, if you grow in that mentality, guess what? You will not be loyal to God. You will not associate His Word. Because I guarantee you that a good, hot gospel message may not seem good to your soul at that moment. And what, will you reject it? You will betray your Mentor, the Word of God! That behavior is contemptible!

 

6. No warriors - is the generation least able to summon warriors to fight for cultural, moral, civic, and private good.Soul effort motto: exert your strength and rekindle your passion only for the things that best serve your comfort and self-satisfaction. What will make you rise from the couch? Your ego. "How can this benefit me? Will I get anything out of this? It's okay, I'll put some energy into it." And the moment it's more for the benefit of someone else? "That's it, I'm back on the couch." What are warriors? A warrior is someone who knows the importance of a cause that is bigger than themselves. That's a warrior!You will go to battle for your own reputation! We, as Christians, fight for the glory of Jesus Christ! For something far greater than ego! In fact, to fight for it, you must deny yourselves! And if you follow that model, then Christianity will fail, because everything that makes Christianity powerful is contrary to that behavior! We cannot accept that.

   Remember the title of this sermon - I'm just trying to discourage you. I say, "most unexpected heroes." So there is something positive about that. I don't accept this motto as the ultimate declaration of people between the ages of 18 and 24! And neither should you, if you happen to belong to that group.

   Pamiętacie, jak to się zaczęło? Najbardziej nieoczekiwani bohaterzy. Pamiętacie, jak próbowałem sprawić, żebyście poczuli się źle? Najgłupsze pokolenie w historii… A jest to świeckie spojrzenie.

   And I would like to turn them upside down.

   I wish we would stand up and say: "God, I may not have it all figured out when it comes to my background or education. Yes, I've been afraid of books my whole life and as a result I'm afraid of the Bible, I'll admit it. And yes, I have spent most of my life in front of a screen. Yes, there are problems here. I have not shown loyalty even to my parents, not to mention Your Word and guidance in my life. This needs to be changed now. Take this wreckage and transform it into a picture of Your glory."

   Jesus Christ was born in a stable. He did this intentionally to bear witness to all of us that He would take the stinking stables, make them His birthplace, in effect transforming them into castles of His glory.

   Yes, you may be incompetent. Yes, you can be weak. You can be like Gideon, the least in his father's house. The least among the tribes. God should ignore us, absolutely. But for some reason He sees us and says He would like to use us, asking if He can turn our lives into a picture of triumph? You had better let the word of God enter your hearts, to rise up and say, "Enough of this lethargy! Enough of this innumeracy! I am not going to blame the culture I grew up in for my weaknesses and ignorance. I am God's raw material, and He can do with me whatever He sees fit!"

   And suddenly a hero is created. You don't have to be brilliant, charismatic or have a high intelligence quotient. Make God's intelligence quotient in the 66 books your intelligence quotient. He is wise and gives you all His wisdom. Amazing thought. It all lies open to you, and He will even be your helper to help you understand as you look into the Scriptures. You have everything you need for a life of godliness, in Christ Jesus. Everything!

Translated by Jacek. Thank you in the name of Jesus.