BENEATH THE SURFACE (2 OF 11)
by Will McGee
Scripture: Exodus 2:11, Exodus 3:22
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Beneath the Surface (2 of 11)
Series: Exodus
Will McGee
Exodus 2:11-3:22
INTRODUCTION
David Brooks is a columnist for the New York Times. He recently published a book titled, The Second Mountain.
Many people see life as a mountain to climb... But Brooks says the most well-formed... Most inspiring people... Most mature... Most joyful people... Actually, climb two mountains.
He says, ''The goals on the first mountain are the normal goals that our culture endorses--to be a success, to be well thought of, to get invited into the right social circles, and to experience personal happiness. It's all the normal stuff: nice home, nice family, nice vacations, good food, good friends, and so on.''
These are good things... And we should all pursue them in our lives. But, as Brooks points out... They aren't everything.
For many people, one of two things happens... They achieve success and then ask, ''Is this all there is?'' and it puts them on a quest for more. Others... Face immense suffering... They are knocked off their first mountain. (Death of a child, cancer scare, addiction, some life-altering tragedy). It could also be failure... Something happens to their career, marriage, family, or their reputation. Whatever the cause, many people... through success, suffering, or failure... Find themselves knocked off the first mountain... Wondering who they really are... And wondering if there is more to pursue in this life. Than success and personal happiness.
These people he says, realize that there is a bigger mountain to climb... The Second Mountain. This is where we reckon with our true selves... And our calling on this earth. It is where we experience self-awareness... Come to terms with our flaws... We shift from selfishness to selflessness... These are people aren't just living out of the script they were given at birth... Or living for the approval of others... These are people who have a sense of purpose... A sense of commitment.
I think... ...
Series: Exodus
Will McGee
Exodus 2:11-3:22
INTRODUCTION
David Brooks is a columnist for the New York Times. He recently published a book titled, The Second Mountain.
Many people see life as a mountain to climb... But Brooks says the most well-formed... Most inspiring people... Most mature... Most joyful people... Actually, climb two mountains.
He says, ''The goals on the first mountain are the normal goals that our culture endorses--to be a success, to be well thought of, to get invited into the right social circles, and to experience personal happiness. It's all the normal stuff: nice home, nice family, nice vacations, good food, good friends, and so on.''
These are good things... And we should all pursue them in our lives. But, as Brooks points out... They aren't everything.
For many people, one of two things happens... They achieve success and then ask, ''Is this all there is?'' and it puts them on a quest for more. Others... Face immense suffering... They are knocked off their first mountain. (Death of a child, cancer scare, addiction, some life-altering tragedy). It could also be failure... Something happens to their career, marriage, family, or their reputation. Whatever the cause, many people... through success, suffering, or failure... Find themselves knocked off the first mountain... Wondering who they really are... And wondering if there is more to pursue in this life. Than success and personal happiness.
These people he says, realize that there is a bigger mountain to climb... The Second Mountain. This is where we reckon with our true selves... And our calling on this earth. It is where we experience self-awareness... Come to terms with our flaws... We shift from selfishness to selflessness... These are people aren't just living out of the script they were given at birth... Or living for the approval of others... These are people who have a sense of purpose... A sense of commitment.
I think... ...
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