Deserving of thought...

I'm borrowing this thought from William MacDonald's little collection of thoughts on modern education called, "Grasping for Shadows". Haven't read it for a while, but oh, does it challenge me!

Everyday, all around us, we're told to accumulate. Accumulate degrees, wealth, a good job, stuff, stuff, stuff. But Christ tells us to forsake all (Luke 14:33).
We're told that it isn't acceptable to be poor; Jesus said, "Blessed be the poor..." (Luke 6:20)
We're told to stay home and make good. The Lord tells us to "go...into all the world and preach the Gospel." (Mark 16:15)
We're told to provide ourselves/be provided with security on earth. The Savior tells us to lay up treasure in heaven. (Matthew 6:20)
We try to live for two worlds. Jesus says it can't be done. (Luke 16:13)
We walk by sight. The Word tells us to walk be faith. (2 Cor. 5:7)

Even when taking the path that seems "lower" or "less significant", I find myself with this "holier-than-thou" attitude, because in my diluted mind I think that somehow I am being more spiritual. God, break me so that the only path I tread is the one in which You pave each step of the way.

Posterous theme by Cory Watilo