wicked adjective

In the past someone who was described as being

wicked was a very bad person.

The word wicked was used to describe evil people.

Today however, we would normally use other words to

describe someone who was very bad, including:
i) evil
ii) perverse
iii) immoral
iv) depraved, or
v) vile

In addition, people now often use the word 'wicked' to

describe something they think is good.

This is especially true for younger people.

For example, you will commonly hear the word wicked

used to describe something (or someone) that is:
i. wonderful
ii. great
iii. mischievous, or
iv. naughty.

In the Bible the word wicked continues to mean a

very bad person.
 It is someone who does not love God & who does not
love the things that God loves.

A wicked person is a person who loves to disobey God.

Example 1
Indian businessman, Mr Biju Dominic, says that
corruption in India has many facesfrom black
money, to bribes, to scams, to crony capitalism.

He says that there is hardly an individual citizen in India that

can say that they have not been affected by corruption. He
says corruption is a wicked problem.

Example 2
The crowd watched in amazement as the
professional skate boarder did some incredible tricks
to win the world championship.

The other skateboarders congratulated him by saying,

That was so wicked man!

it doesnt pay phrase

If something doesn't pay, there is no benefit to

you if you do it.

When you do it, you will not succeed.

When you do it, you will fail.

It will hurt you.

 It is not worth doing.

Example 1
Economics advisor, Mr David Potts, says that paying
off your University HECS debt early- just doesnt pay.

Instead, he recommends you invest your money & use

some of the interest you earn to slowly pay off your debt.

Example 2
Rideshare magazine says that working as an UBER
driver in the United States - just doesnt pay.

He says that a 10 minute trip will normally cost the passenger

about $9.40. UBER currently takes a 40% commission, leaving
only $5.40 for the driver.

In addition, the driver has to supply their own car, petrol, & take
out extra car insurance!

Discussion

Complete the following phrase:

_____________ doesnt pay"

Destiny noun

Your destiny is what will happen to you in the

future.
 Your destiny is what will inevitably happen.

You cannot avoid it.

It is the opposite of chance, or luck.

A word with a similar meaning is fate.

Example 1
In his book, Beyond Human Nature, New York philosopher
Jesse Prinz, says that we are a product of our environment -
not our genes

He believes there is growing scientific evidence that actually

suggests that most of a child's abilities, personality & future
success depend on how & where they are raised.

His message is clear - DNA is not destiny!

Example 2
In the movie, Return of the Jedi, Emperor Palpatine
captures Luke Skywalker & tries to lure him to the
dark side.

Emperor: The hate is swelling in you now. Take your Jedi

weapon. Use it. I am unarmed. Strike me down
with it. Give in to your anger. With each passing
moment you make yourself more my servant.

Luke: No!

Emperor: It is unavoidableIt is your destiny.

Discussion

Would you describe the following as destiny or chance?

i) the weather
ii) growing old
iii) winning the lotto
iv) a car accident
v) Jesus coming back