{"id":7068709,"date":"2026-09-27T23:50:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T23:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/uncategorized\/megatron-the-importance-of-the-means-to-our-end-finding-god-in-video-games\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T23:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T23:50:06","slug":"megatron-the-importance-of-the-means-to-our-end-finding-god-in-video-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/som2nypost.com\/?p=7068709","title":{"rendered":"Megatron \u2013 The Importance of the \u201cMeans\u201d to our End \u2013 Finding God in Video Games"},"content":{"rendered":"


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At the heart of the conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons is the difference between what Optimus Prime and Megatron are prepared to do to achieve peace. Both leaders are fixated on peace for their people and their planet, but while Optimus views the path to accomplishing this as critical as the result itself, Megatron is more of a \u201cby any means necessary\u201d kind of guy. Brute force, lying, manipulation, and downright deception are all tools in his arsenal that he is more than willing to employ to accomplish his objectives\u2026 both with his adversaries and with his allies. Always justifying the means to his ends, Megatron is an equal opportunity tyrant willing to lie and abuse the truth to get what he wants.<\/p>\n

While most of us would never believe we have much in common with Megatron or any of the Decepticons, leaving out information or saying something in a manner that\u2019s designed to mislead\u00a0\u00a0or deceive is no different than telling a blatant lie. Many times, I\u2019ve been guilty of such simple and pointless misdirections like saying I\u2019m on my way when I haven\u2019t actually left yet, or deliberately presenting facts in a manner that allows the other person to leave with the wrong impression. As followers of Christ, we\u2019re responsible for both the means of our communication and the end result, always speaking truth in a way that supports understanding by the hearer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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These six\u00a0things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren. Proverbs 6:16-19<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cBut let your \u2018Yes\u2019 be \u2018Yes,\u2019 and your \u2018No,\u2019 \u2018No.\u2019 For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.\u201d Matthew 5:37<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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