If it sounds too good to be true . . .

We live in a day when the truth has been ignored so much in certain ways that many people are unaware what the truth is. By truth the reference here is to things that really are and can be verified as being reliable, often in a cause and effect relationship. This deception often takes the form of promises that cannot be fulfilled as promised, because a different effect will always be realized. Following are a few examples;

--I'm sure you've heard the expression, 'If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.' Well, in the investment world, I say, 'If something sounds too good to be true, it definitely is.'
    [1997 Washington Times 3 June B7]

--Apparently the old adage still applies: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Pass it up, or at least check it out . . .
    [2001 Washington Times 24 Aug. E18]

--How often have we heard this from the experts? Whether it's real estate, stock tips, financial planning, or belts by Pierre Cardin, how often have we seen offers for unrealistically low priced items that turned out to be fake?

--At shopping districts outside our nation's borders, and at too many places inside them, the unavoidable, inescapable street vendors sell designer jewelry, clothing, handbags, and accessories at discount prices. By now, most of us know there's no way you can buy a real Hermes scarf for two bucks or a Seiko watch for ten, but our kids and a surprising number of adults often don't know.

--I'm sure you've heard the expression, 'If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.' Well, in the investment world, I say, 'If something sounds too good to be true, it definitely is.'
2001 Washington Times 24 Aug. E18

There is a pattern of being easily deceived emerging here.

The deception also includes false ideas in government and religious venues, ideas that history has shown to be 100% incorrect, yet there are those who continue to promote these loosing concepts. Concepts that bring heartache, sorrow, regret, bondage, despair and loss of confidence.

It is not possible to rescue our economy by the government spending more of our money than we have given them (they have already taken) and we cannot afford to give the government any more money or the free market system which supports our individual liberties will be severely damaged or destroyed. All of this is a deception and has other purposes such as power and wealth for those in control of the government.

In the war in heaven before we all came to earth there were two plans presented to our Heavenly Father, these plans were very different. One plan which came from our Heavenly Father required us to make choices and to be responsible for our actions. The other plan was virtually "acuna matata" (acuna matata - 1 definition - it means no worrys, for the rest of your days.) the problem free philosophy we see in the movie "Lion King." Each plan had its sponsor, one who would put it into action, the first plan had Jesus Christ, the second plan had Satan also known as Lucifer. The first plan was chosen, the proponents of the second plan were angry and ended up being cast out to the earth never to obtain a mortal body, one of the gifts the first plan provided each of us.

The war goes on here on earth and we see the second plan proposed by the Obama administration again, it has failed every time it has been tried, in every conceivable way it has failed miserably. Those who sin against the first plan tend to support the second one. Keeping the commandments of God such as the 10 commandments given to Moses on Sinai is necessary to supporting the first plan which promises peace, eternal prosperity and happiness in the most glorious manner.

So beware, the second plan is still floating around, There is much more to each plan than I have elaborated on here, but in the sake of brevity the second plan cannot ever work. Yet there are still those promising great things with a problem free philosophy. Just remember this one thing I learned from my Dad;

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
Unless we are taking about the first plan,
then it really is the only thing that sounds too good to be true,
that is true!



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Kimball Findlay Ed.S.
kc4rzw@gmail.com