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Friday, October 23, 2009

The Anomaly of Time

Do you know the artist of this work?
       If a man in his nineties with full mental capacities reflects on the course of life, it seems fairly apparent that the greatest enemy facing mankind is not men, but rather, death. At the height of his intellectual capability the end arrives, and another is left the task of reorganizing and maintaining one's work. How much better it would be if life simply continued and the minds of men were focused on good and peaceful things!

Some cynics may say, "Where would the adventure be in such a world?" The answer is simple- learning, loving, and sharing are the adventures that bring the most satisfaction. The simple fact is that we were created to enjoy such adventures. It's in our very composition. That's why love songs are "always and forever" and people in the most remote parts of the earth all share an innermost desire to live forever. Knowledge builds confidence; and no knowledge has greater power than that which results from study of the most ancient (yet) modern book- the Bible.

Many form a strong opinion on its contents without ever examining it themselves; perhaps based on the appalling behavior of so many "claiming" to be devoted to its teachings. I was guilty of that in the course of my youth. Knowledge would have spared me a lot of pain, but I move forward. The future I can change.


Every human owes it to themself to make a sincere investigation into the basic teachings and principles of the Bible. Then, with great confidence, the fading aged man can know what now seems to be greatly lacking- is restorable! Yes, God made time. It is a gift. Jehovah can grant more time to his friends. To those who don't know him, time is a confounding anomaly. To those who love the Architect of time, it is a delightful proposition of endless learning and discovery.


The video I've posted below is a few minutes of reading
from one of my favorite passages of scripture:

the book of Proverbs- chapters 1 & 2.
Take a couple minutes for some reflection.
Can knowledge of God be found, is it really a big mystery? What is written? What's the purpose of the proverbs? The answers are all in these two chapters.
You can continue reading read more
by clicking this link.
Let me know what you think.
Leave a comment, I look forward to hearing from you.






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1 comment:

  1. "A wise person will listen and take in more instruction" so i kept reading. Ever since I read it for the first time, I have loved and tried to apply Prov. 3:5-6 "trust in Jehovah with all your heart and do not lean upon your own understanding. In all your ways take notice of him and he himself will make your paths straight." I'm very grateful for the direction I've received from the Bible; it certainly has benefitted me, in all aspects of my life. My paths continue straightening- what a relief it is!
    I often am reminded of a verse in Prov. chapter 1 "how long will you inexperienced ones keep loving inexperience?" Refusing to listen to Jehovah sure sets one up for painful lessons.
    Jehovah has seen the human family work out the results of the same decisions thousands of times. He's a wealth of knowledge and experience- I only hope that all the people I love will someday also benefit from his loving guidance.

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