Tradition for the Sake of Tradition
November 25, 2019
00:03:52
Rev. Donald E. Wildmon is Founder and Chairman Emeritus of American Family Association (AFA) and American Family Radio (AFR).
“We’ve always done it, this way”. The last words of a dying institution cannot hold up under the scrutiny of rational thought. Many traditions that we cherish so greatly are silly and will be seen as such when brought under the magnifying glass of truth.
Some people are determined to be miserable, no matter what happens in life. We can be stingy and complain about their lives or we can appreciate the people and love that we are given in our lives.
In this fable we can see the truth that the dreams of children more often than not don’t come true. That is, they are not fulfilled as we foresee them, but in life there is a plan and a Planner who works in all.
What is the most powerful force known to man? Could it be one of the elements? Maybe mountains, rivers or perhaps emotion? Yes, a particular emotion in fact. Love will conquer the wildness of lions and the hearts of men. Love can and will do what force cannot.
In all things perspective is everything in the evaluation of the world around us. Each person is good and bad, beautiful and ugly and the perspective with which we behold others will dictate how they are seen.
What a man adores will tell those around him what he values and the things he values are the very things he is apt to loose. Using the early goods we have is much better that hording them.
The things we value speaks volumes as to the depth and breadth of our character. We cherish too many things with no real significance to heaven or on earth.
Choose any two people, anywhere in the world and you will find that while their life experiences are similar, accomplishment is usually dependent on the attitude of the individual. Great opportunities come and go but it is how we meet them that changes the outcome.
Life is difficult at times. Those seeking an easier way are usually shocked to find that there is a greater cost for ease than we are apt to want to pay. Nothing is ever truly free.
Many make a career of doing nothing or almost nothing. But there’s one thing everyone can be thankful for, that our Creator is not in the nothing business. Get busy accomplishing the work you are given and if you don’t know what that is, find something!
Christ said that His followers are to be the light of the world, reflecting His Light. Darkness and light cannot share the same space for the light will disrupt and dispel darkness.
When one goes fishing, it’s important to know exactly what kind of “fish” it is on would like to catch. Knowing what you’re trying to attract impacts your success more often than not.
The way in which one approaches a problem will often determine how that problem is resolved. We can see the mountain and abandon any efforts or begin the climb with hope in the heart.
There are many rules that when ignored have harmless or even humorous consequences but in failing to follow others we find only our own folly.
Hiding from God, of all beings is futile. It’s a great injustice we do to ourselves because of fear and ignorance.
What will be said of America in a thousand years? The glory of Rome is no more because of self-indulgent and self-destruction behaviors. What shall become of the glory of the U.S.A.?
Common courtesy isn’t so common these days but then again, maybe it never has been. Just look at what was done to Christ.
We all have gifts that are different. Some sing, some play, some don’t. The gift you have is just as valuable as those others possess once you find what that gift is.
Is “love” really love when it come with conditions? Under what circumstances can we justify not loving others?
We all delay sometimes, putting off unpleasant tasks. Some instances of delay can be humorous. Other times, gravely serious; so serious in fact that it brings to bare eternal weight.
