Romans
8:28 KJV ¶ And we know that all things work together for good to them that love
God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
Romans
8:28 jvb ¶ And we have come to understand that, in those loving God, God, in
all things, is accomplishing good in those being called according to his
purpose.
(My
translation above is a great improvement. NET Bible Notes on the verse partially
explain: " 32 tc ὁ θεός (Jo qeos, “God”) is found after the verb συνεργεῖ
(sunergei, “work”) in v. 28 by Ì46 A B 81 sa; the shorter reading is found in א C D F G Ψ 33 1739
1881 Ï latt sy bo. Although the inclusion is supported by a significant early
papyrus, the alliance of significant Alexandrian and Western witnesses favors
the shorter reading. As well, the longer reading is evidently motivated by a
need for clarification. Since ὁ θεός is textually suspect, it is better to read
the text without it. This leaves two good translational options: either “he
works all things together for good” or “all things work together for good.” In
the first instance the subject is embedded in the verb and “God” is clearly
implied (as in v. 29). In the second instance, πάντα (panta) becomes the
subject of an intransitive verb. In either case, “What is expressed is a truly
biblical confidence in the sovereignty of God” (C. E. B. Cranfield, Romans
[ICC], 1:427)." - http://bit.ly/1cusA2r - .See also Greek word order, Robertson's
grammar on the locative use of the dative and Knoch on present participle for
Greek present.)
The
providential restraint on the reasonable use of computers to free mankind from
all boring and repetitive labor is a great affirmation of the truth of the
title verse.
The eminent
computer theorist, Edsger Dijkstra, delivered jerimiads against the
unreasonable tardiness of all professions connected with the "radical
innovation" to fulfill the reasonable expectations of a mankind that is
weary and heavy laden.
Excerpt
and link, The Threat to Computing Science, EWD898:
"As
computing scientists we should not be frightened by it; on the contrary, it is
always nice to know what you have to do, in particular when that task is as
clear and inspiring as ours. We know perfectly well what we have to do, but
the burning question is, whether the world we are part of will allow us to do
it. [My emphasis.] The answer is not evident at all. The odds against
computing science might very well turn out to be overwhelming." - http://bit.ly/Ku2kw9 -.
I was
reminded of God's wisdom in this regard when I recently commented on "the
best and truest science fiction short story ever":
With
Folded Hands by Jack Williamson
5.0 out
of 5 stars Best and truest science fiction short story ever! January 3, 2014
[/] By James V. Batley [/] Amazon Verified Purchase [Kindle for $2, (Kindle not
needed, read on PC or other wireless device.) I first read the story in the
forties.]
Must
reading to understand what is happening to our world as computers
and communications slowly change us.
We do
not notice that computers can replace most of us in the
workplace already.
We keep
our jobs by using computers to make work rather than to do work.
And by the
odd notion that you do not have to know anything about computers in order to
effectively use computers.
So we
are using computers to simulate obsolete devices and procedures.
But in
this lovely story, a genius builds devices that cut through all of this for
the betterment of mankind.
And we
discover why Providence has kept our development of automation at snail's pace.
http://amzn.to/1evbVLK
Other
comments at link:
5.0 out
of 5 stars Frightening and prophetic December 5, 2013 / By Michael
The most
disturbing book, I've ever read I can't believe this was
written in the 1930's. Decades ago I read the Humanoid Touch. That lead me to
read the two prequels, including With Folded Hands, the best short story I
ever read!
5.0 out
of 5 stars With Folded Hands September 6, 2012 [/] By Charlie Aukerman [/] Amazon
Verified Purchase
"With
Folded Hands" is a true classic of science fiction. This is one of
Jack Williamson's masterpieces that earned him his Grand Master honor, and
though it was written more than 50 years ago, it still stands as one of the
great stories in the genre. This is a welcome addition to the Kindle library of
sf works.
Amazon
description: With Folded Hands [Kindle Edition ] [/] Jack
Williamson (Author) [/] Book Description [/] [Kindle]Publication Date: December 8, 2011
Seemingly
perfect robotic "Humanoids" appear in the town of Two Rivers and
offer residents a life free of work, stress and danger. But at what cost?
"With Folded Hands" follows Mr. Underhill, as the Humanoids threaten
his household, destroy his android business and take control of the town in
order to "Serve and Obey, and Guard Men from Harm."
A
precursor to Williamson's novel THE HUMANOIDS, which Damon Knight called
"without a doubt, one of the most important science-fantasy books of its
decade."
"On
looking back over his long and influential career, I have no hesitation in
placing Jack Williamson on a level with the two other American giants, Isaac
Asimov and Robert Heinlein." [/] - Arthur C. Clarke
[…] Author
bio:
Jack
Williamson (1907-2006) was one of the most important and
influential figures in science fiction. Born in 1907, he came to New Mexico
with his family in a covered wagon in 1915. His first science fiction story
appeared in a professional magazine in 1928, and he kept writing new novels and
stories through 2005 when his last novel THE STONEHENGE GATE was published. His
updated autobiography WONDER'S CHILD is available. Jack Williamson coined many
words that became staples in science fiction and in the world at large: genetic
engineering, terraforming, psionics, spaceport, prime directive, ion drive,
Tellurian, neutronium. He is the only writer to receive both SFWA's Grand
Master Award and the Horror Writer of America's Lifetime Achievement Award.
The University of Eastern New Mexico, where he taught for many years, has a
Jack Williamson library wing.
I2C
140103b Rom 8v28 Restraining robots / I2C / 140103 1420 / Romans 8:28
Restraining robots
