Bite sized truth that becomes life sized principles: It is not wise to minimize the present by maximizing the past. The past was good, but perhaps not as good as some would have us think. Its presently regarded Excellency is not so much in blue-ribbon accomplishments as in an inclination to over appreciate it now because it was under appreciated then. Furthermore, as man’s future shrinks, there is a tendency to swell his past. This accounts for much of the praise heaped on yesteryears. While they were wonderful, most of the merit is in the mind. Accordingly, the
realistic value of today is what each makes it.
“That sign of old age, extolling the past at the expense of the present.” –Sidney Smith (1771-1845)
“Say not thou, ‘What is the cause that the former days were better than this’? For thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this… –Ecclesiastes 7:10
Words — food for thought — Something to think about, to pray about –Today!
p.s. (All comments contributed are welcome but carefully and prayerfully scrutinized for public posting.)
Thank you for reminding readers that it is important to focus on the present and prepare for future. The importance of our past simply needs to be filled with the joys in life that we carry with us, so as to pass them on to our future generations.
“No, the Lord is all I need. He takes care of me. May share in life has been pleasant; my part has been beautiful.”
Psalm 16:5-6
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By: Lee Sanderson on August 17, 2011
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