The Secret to Satisfaction
Mike Stone
Philippians 4:10-13
Leo Tolstoy records a fascinating story called, ''How Much Land Does a Man Need?'' In this fable, a man is promised that he would be given as much land as he could run around between sunrise and sunset.
At the first light of dawn he began running...feverishly running...covetously running...with wide eyes and a greedy heart...running. All day long, running.
As sunset approached he pressed himself harder to get back to the finish line and complete his challenge. As the last light of sun disappeared on the horizon, he collapsed across the finish line...and died from dehydration and overexertion.
The gravediggers began their work. 6 feet deep, 6 feet long, and 3 feet wide. If you understand your math, you'll know why Tolstoy answers his question as they lower the dead carcass into a cold grave.
''How Much Land Does a Man Need?''
''Apparently,'' said Tolstoy, ''about 108 cubic feet.''
Perhaps he'd read the words of Paul to young Timothy, ''For the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil, and many by longing for it have pierced themselves through with many griefs. But you, O man of God, flee from these things...'' (1 Timothy 6:10-11)
If there is a single word that summarizes American hopes, dreams and obsessions it's the word MORE.
More money and more success
More luxuries and more pleasures
More gizmos and more gadgets
More toys and more electronics
Years ago, Lulu (from HeeHaw) sang about this mindset:
Lord You've been so good to me how could I ask for more?But since You said to ask, I will, and what else is prayer for
That cattle on a thousand hills they all belong to You
I don't need any cows right now but something else will do?
Give me this, I want that, Bless me, Lord, I pray
Grant me what I think I need to make it through the day
Make me wealthy, keep me healthy, fill in what I missed
On my never-ending shopping list
We live for more. We long for more.
W ...
Mike Stone
Philippians 4:10-13
Leo Tolstoy records a fascinating story called, ''How Much Land Does a Man Need?'' In this fable, a man is promised that he would be given as much land as he could run around between sunrise and sunset.
At the first light of dawn he began running...feverishly running...covetously running...with wide eyes and a greedy heart...running. All day long, running.
As sunset approached he pressed himself harder to get back to the finish line and complete his challenge. As the last light of sun disappeared on the horizon, he collapsed across the finish line...and died from dehydration and overexertion.
The gravediggers began their work. 6 feet deep, 6 feet long, and 3 feet wide. If you understand your math, you'll know why Tolstoy answers his question as they lower the dead carcass into a cold grave.
''How Much Land Does a Man Need?''
''Apparently,'' said Tolstoy, ''about 108 cubic feet.''
Perhaps he'd read the words of Paul to young Timothy, ''For the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil, and many by longing for it have pierced themselves through with many griefs. But you, O man of God, flee from these things...'' (1 Timothy 6:10-11)
If there is a single word that summarizes American hopes, dreams and obsessions it's the word MORE.
More money and more success
More luxuries and more pleasures
More gizmos and more gadgets
More toys and more electronics
Years ago, Lulu (from HeeHaw) sang about this mindset:
Lord You've been so good to me how could I ask for more?But since You said to ask, I will, and what else is prayer for
That cattle on a thousand hills they all belong to You
I don't need any cows right now but something else will do?
Give me this, I want that, Bless me, Lord, I pray
Grant me what I think I need to make it through the day
Make me wealthy, keep me healthy, fill in what I missed
On my never-ending shopping list
We live for more. We long for more.
W ...
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