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Series: Ordering Our Days
Robert Dawson
2 Timothy 3:16
One of the lessons we had to learn - should have learned - struggled to learn growing up was ''if something is worth doing it is worth doing right. Don't do anything halfway.''
I can't tell you how many times I heard that growing up. I was not exactly a quick study - never have been - especially with things that did not come naturally. Have you noticed you don't have to teach your children how to goof off and shirk responsibility? They learn and perfect that all on their own. So, for me, being a typical kid it was not a lesson I learned quickly - easily - or willingly.
I loathed those moments in the yard with dad critiquing my work - you missed a spot - make sure the lawn mower is lined up this way - mow it in this direction - you have to edge the bed straight - may have to pull a string. I mean for heaven's sake - it was a yard - I didn't really care. It was a place to run and play football and have wiffle-ball games. What was the big deal? For one thing, the yard was a big deal to mom and dad - still is. For another thing, it was about me learning to do a job well and exceed expectations and go the extra mile. It was a lesson I would need later in life.
I remember dad having to take me back to one of my yard jobs and making me do it over again - the job was incomplete. I was not able to present to those who were paying me a job well done - I had done just enough to get by.
That is how many believers approach life - and our faith. We are grateful God has called us and saved us but when it comes to living life well we are content to check off a few boxes and do just enough. We don't show significant growth and have no significant impact for the Gospel and we seem to be content. We are content to take haltering toddler steps in our faith and not make great strides toward spiritual maturity. We do just enough to ease our consciences.
That's not the heart of one who tru ...
Series: Ordering Our Days
Robert Dawson
2 Timothy 3:16
One of the lessons we had to learn - should have learned - struggled to learn growing up was ''if something is worth doing it is worth doing right. Don't do anything halfway.''
I can't tell you how many times I heard that growing up. I was not exactly a quick study - never have been - especially with things that did not come naturally. Have you noticed you don't have to teach your children how to goof off and shirk responsibility? They learn and perfect that all on their own. So, for me, being a typical kid it was not a lesson I learned quickly - easily - or willingly.
I loathed those moments in the yard with dad critiquing my work - you missed a spot - make sure the lawn mower is lined up this way - mow it in this direction - you have to edge the bed straight - may have to pull a string. I mean for heaven's sake - it was a yard - I didn't really care. It was a place to run and play football and have wiffle-ball games. What was the big deal? For one thing, the yard was a big deal to mom and dad - still is. For another thing, it was about me learning to do a job well and exceed expectations and go the extra mile. It was a lesson I would need later in life.
I remember dad having to take me back to one of my yard jobs and making me do it over again - the job was incomplete. I was not able to present to those who were paying me a job well done - I had done just enough to get by.
That is how many believers approach life - and our faith. We are grateful God has called us and saved us but when it comes to living life well we are content to check off a few boxes and do just enough. We don't show significant growth and have no significant impact for the Gospel and we seem to be content. We are content to take haltering toddler steps in our faith and not make great strides toward spiritual maturity. We do just enough to ease our consciences.
That's not the heart of one who tru ...
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