When we let worldly desires drive us to satisfy our deepest desires for the moment at hand, we scatter our energy to the wind. It could be compared to chasing after perfection in a fallen world which makes as much sense as trying to swat a gnat when there’s a lion in the room ready to pounce.
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Maxine and Me
“Keep in mind, girlfriend, golf is all about riding around in a golf cart, sipping on tall lemonades, watching soaps on a miniature TV, and getting out of the cart one in a while to hit a ball during commercials.”
Vanity of Vanities
“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “Vanity of Vanities! All is vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 1:2) The Preacher refers to the utter futility of all earthly things: things like human wisdom, pleasures and wealth, materialism, past achievements, work, fame and fortune, and even political success. It’s like chasing after the wind, or trying to kill a gnat when a lion is about to attack. In other words: “What’s the point?” There is none– IF that is our only goal in life. This played out vividly when I was a teenager. I realized the futility of trying to look better than I actually Read More