By: John S. Morlu II, CPA
Let’s talk about God.
Not today’s version—the friendly motivational speaker in the sky who just wants you to “live your truth” and manifest a Mercedes.
I’m talking about the original God.
The one who flooded the planet, clapped cities off the map, and had no problem saying, “You’re done.”
The God with strict policies, no sugarcoating, and consequences quicker than Amazon Prime.
The Old Testament God: No Games, No Excuses
This was a God who didn’t play.
You messed up? Judgment was swift. You repented? Cool, but you still felt the consequences.
Let’s review His greatest hits:
- Adam and Eve: Ate one piece of fruit. God evicted them like a landlord with no patience and said, “Welcome to labor pains and 40-hour workweeks.”
- Noah’s Flood: Humanity got out of hand. God hit “reset” like a frustrated Xbox owner. Only Noah and his floating zoo survived. Everyone else? Canceled.
- Sodom and Gomorrah: God rained fire and brimstone because the Yelp reviews for those cities were that bad.
- Lot’s Wife: Looked back. One glance. Instantly became seasoning. These days people stalk their exes on social media for hours and call it “healing.”
- Tower of Babel: Folks tried to build a tower to heaven. God scrambled their languages like bad Wi-Fi and left them arguing over bricks.
- Moses: Did everything—freed the Israelites, wrote the commandments, led whining people for 40 years. Hit one rock out of frustration. God said, “Yeah…you’re not entering the Promised Land. Sorry.”
- Aaron, Moses’ own brother and high priest, also didn’t make it into the Promised Land. Denied.
- Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu? They brought strange fire to the altar—basically freestyle worship—and God immediately incinerated them. Instant temple BBQ.
These weren’t nobodies. These were God’s chosen leaders, family members, inner circle.
God was a straight arrow—or you got the axe. Fast.
Where is that God today? Because He didn’t need committees or disclaimers.
He just acted. With holy smoke.
The Modern God: Therapist, Life Coach, and Prosperity Dealer
Today’s version of God is a lot… softer.
He’s like a cosmic HR manager who gives everyone a raise even if they slept through the job.
– “God has a plan for you.”
– “You’re about to walk into your breakthrough.”
– “Your blessing is just one prayer away.”
And people treat sin like a minor hiccup:
- “It’s not coveting my neighbor’s house; I’m just visualizing it for my vision board.”
- “It’s not stealing, I’m just reclaiming what the universe owes me.”
You could be a full-time manipulator with a side hustle in deceit, and still hear:
“God sees your potential.”
Meanwhile, today’s sermons are 90% comfort and 10% vague metaphors about destiny.
Accountability? Gone.
Repentance? Optional.
Free will? Ghosted.
Blame It On the Rain, the Stars, or Your Ex
We live in the golden age of finger-pointing.
Nobody’s responsible for anything anymore.
- Didn’t get the job? The system is rigged.
- Failed the class? Mercury retrograde.
- Relationship crashed? All your exes were narcissists.
- Got fired? Your boss is toxic.
- Still broke? Blame capitalism, your parents, or your childhood hamster.
We blame everyone:
- The government.
- Bad parenting.
- The education system.
- The vibes.
Never ourselves. That would be… too real.
Fun Fact Interlude (a.k.a. Biblical Trivia With Sass)
- Jonah got swallowed by a whale for running from purpose. Today, people run from responsibility and call it “self-care.”
- Aaron’s sons got torched for unauthorized worship. Today, people are vaping in Bible study and calling it “holy relaxation.”
- Jesus flipped tables in a temple. Now we flip channels when sermons go past 25 minutes.
- Ancient Israel had a national Day of Atonement. Today we have “No Accountability November.”
- Prophets used to get stoned. Not the Gen Z version. Literal rocks. Now, we just block them or drag them on TikTok.
When Religious Leaders Became Spiritual Influencers
Let’s be honest.
Most pastors, imams, rabbis, monks—they’ve gone full “customer satisfaction” mode.
Nobody wants backlash. Nobody wants empty pews. So now they preach:
- “You are enough.”
- “You are chosen.”
- “You are destined for greatness.”
All vibes. No consequences.
Even the collection plate is now wireless. You can sin and tithe at the same time.
If Everyone’s Going to Heaven… Then Why Try?
Let’s say the quiet part out loud.
If everyone gets into heaven—no matter what—then what’s the point?
Why not:
- Lie like a politician in campaign season?
- Covet like it’s a Pinterest board?
- Cheat like it’s the Olympics?
- Gaslight like you run a reality show?
Apparently, everyone’s “a work in progress,”
but no one is actually progressing.
Final Sermonette (Now with Bonus Fire and Conviction)
Look—God is love.
But love without accountability is just enabling.
The real God?
He handed out blessings and consequences.
He gave grace—but also grounded Moses.
He was forgiving—but still fried Aaron’s kids for one wrong move.
He offered free will—but expected you to actually use it.
So maybe instead of always saying:
“God has a plan for me…”
We should start asking:
“God… is my plan trash?”
Because yes, God will make a way—
but He might also flip a table if we don’t get it together.
P.S.
If this offended you, good.
That’s conviction. Not judgment. It’s the spiritual version of a gym cramp—it means you’re finally using those atrophied accountability muscles.
God isn’t blind.
He’s just waiting.
And the Old Testament God?
He’s not gone.
He’s just sharpening His lightning bolts—quietly.
About the Author
John is an entrepreneur, strategist, and founder of JS Morlu, LLC, a Virginia based CPA firm with multiple software ventures including www.FinovatePro.com, www.Recksoft.com and www.Fixaars.com . With operations spanning multiple countries, John is on a mission to build global infrastructure that empowers small businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals to thrive in an increasingly competitive world. He believes in hard truths, smart execution, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. When he’s not writing or building, he’s challenging someone to a productivity contest—or inventing software that automates it.