tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951012.post8415229806942452888..comments2024-01-30T11:58:34.293-05:00Comments on Every Square Inch: Living in a Throwaway CultureUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951012.post-31936900814588860662007-02-28T21:40:00.000-05:002007-02-28T21:40:00.000-05:00LL,The biblical example you offered (David passing...LL,<BR/><BR/>The biblical example you offered (David passing up the oppty to kill Saul) is rich. David's restraint is otherworldly - it speaks volumes of trusting in God to fulfill the promise rather than taking it prematurely. I wonder about applying that principle when we assess crucial decisions in our lives. Or do we make decisions on the basis of pragmatism or immediate gain?<BR/><BR/>Craver, thanks for your amen!Every Square Inchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636924397725214300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951012.post-50332261073515177622007-02-28T10:22:00.000-05:002007-02-28T10:22:00.000-05:00Can I just add an amen to what LL said?Can I just add an amen to what LL said?Craver Viihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882284402568264182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951012.post-78147399465761347792007-02-28T08:05:00.000-05:002007-02-28T08:05:00.000-05:00Andre, in your comment to Ted you have hit on some...Andre, in your comment to Ted you have hit on something that is quite close to my heart at the moment... "just because we can choose to leave...doesn't mean it's the right thing to do." <BR/><BR/>I think of David in the cave with Saul. The door was "open" for David to kill Saul and fulfill the promise. David's men saw the choice as a perfect opportunity to fulfill God's plan. But David declined.L.L. Barkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13333960142447144678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951012.post-5256692187632521242007-02-26T23:45:00.000-05:002007-02-26T23:45:00.000-05:00Ted,Thanks for your comment. This post really pig...Ted,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment. This post really piggy backs on LL's posts on the topic. I like how LL has surfaced aspects of our modern life with our "all you can eat" ethos and also the "throwaway" ethos. <BR/><BR/>It is true that one of the aspects of modern life is that we have choices but just because we can choose to leave a less than ideal situation, doesn't mean it's the right thing to do.<BR/><BR/>What keeps you persevering in your church or job when things get tough?Every Square Inchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636924397725214300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951012.post-18358671065316205302007-02-26T18:05:00.000-05:002007-02-26T18:05:00.000-05:00Andre, Great post. Yes, it's endemic in our cultur...Andre, Great post. <BR/><BR/>Yes, it's endemic in our culture. And we hardly think twice.<BR/><BR/>I especially like the point that we so easily toss what is difficult for us. All things worthwhile have their challenging aspects. It's so easier to move on and think the grass is greener on the other side. But we never grow up that way. (notwithstanding that there is a time to pull the plug. though not in our relationships)<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.com