Own your Life, part 2

[warning: rant to come]

I was listening to Christian radio the other day, and during one of their "non-commercial commercials" they were promoting a free Bible study guide on their website.  Now, I'm all about getting the Word out to people, and I think it's awesome that we have access to such opportunities as this...

BUT

I think we are beginning to cross the line of what are helpful/team-building/relational programs, and what only serve to offer yet another crutch for an immature culture.

Think about it: if I don't have the perfectly tailored exercise program, I'm off the hook for being over weight ("so buy our gym membership cuz we'll get you in shape!").  If I don't get the easiest access to scholarships, then I'm off the hook for being in debt ("so come to our school, where we'll get you the most for your money!").  If I wasn't told to not drink while being pregannt, well it's not my fault my baby has fetal alcohol syndrome ("so read 10,000 pamplets everytime you're in the doc's office, so you won't sue us!").

Come on, people.  It's not the world, church, government, school, or grocery store's job to make sure you're living a healthy, wise, financially secure, godly life!  Do we need help in life?  Yes.  But we do NOT need to wait to create a habit (or change one!) until someone comes up with some program/flyer/saying that will help you along.

Grow up.  Own your life.