The View From Ninety-Two

Most Americans literally "live for the day." Its pretty easy to verify that by doing some top-line internet research regarding the average credit card debt per capita. True, that doesn't tell the whole story, but that information coupled with how much the average person saves (for a rainy day or retirement), plus the number of personal bankruptcies declared every year and the "live for the day" picture begins to come into focus. Even if you wish to argue those points ... or just say "so what?" ... the truth is that we put a lot of time/effort into pursuing or doing things that won't be of benefit to us for very long.

"To make the best use of your life, you must never forget two truths: First, compared to eternity, life is extremely brief. Second, earth is only a temporary residence. You won't be here too long so don't get too attached." - Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

Counter-cultural! One man's opinion? How about if that same statement (expressed a little differently) came from the lips of a person that most people try to simply brush off as a great teacher (without really knowing what he taught) ....

"Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."

"Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys."

Two statements made by the original counter-cultural "revolutionary" ... Jesus Christ. His words recorded in the book of Luke, chapter Twelve.

Interesting ......