God-Spoken

It's Oscar night, and we're wondering what the winners are going to say during their acceptance speeches. The apostle Peter reminds us of what God has said through Jesus Christ.

Tonight, actors will speak and the world will listen -- or yawn, laugh or scoff.

The Academy Awards, or the Oscars, as it's more commonly called, is the biggest night in Hollywood. It's also one of the most widely-watched events on television with more than 40 million tuning in annually to watch the world's wealthiest people, most handsome actors and our finest directors give themselves awards.

All this is happening tonight.

Ask anyone who tunes in faithfully to each year's telecast why they watch the event, and they'll give you a host of reasons. There's the red carpet glamour, taking note of which beautiful outfit is worn by which beautiful person. There's the opening number, wondering if this year's host will fall flat on his or her face or become the next Bob Hope or Billy Crystal.

And, of course, there's the drama of the unexpected winners and the unpredictable acceptance speech.

To receive an Oscar in many ways is a cultural anointing. To win is to be instantly inducted into the...