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“THINKABOUTIT” THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Monday; January 28, 2008

 

          It has been said that there are givers and there are takers.  There are people who spend their lives using up the resources around them, never really replenishing them; then, there are people who live by the motto, “Let’s leave this place better than how we found it.” 

          Often, this discussion is had in relation to the physical world; but, there is another area where being responsible is even more important.  Each one of us inherited a society whose foundation that was built upon the values and standards handed down from a previous generation.  When we leave, will morality be better or worse?  When our generation is gone, will this be a better place in which to live or is it going downhill?

          This is an interesting debate worldwide; but, the more important application is found in where we live.  Will our community be better or worse than we found it?  Centuries ago, the wise king noted, “By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.”  (Proverbs 11:11). 

          Think about it!  For the Madison Avenue Church of Christ; this is Charlie Wharton.

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