This audio was recorded this morning, November 6, 2006, on my 25th birthday. I reflect on my life, and talk about the importance of getting a vision. I also talk about the importance of knowing your beliefs, and living by your beliefs.
Scriptural references:
Proverbs 29:18, ” Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”
Genesis 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
Quotes:
“How bare does a place look without Bibles and ministers! and what an easy prey is it to the enemy of souls! That gospel is an open vision, which holds forth Christ, which humbles the sinner and exalts the Saviour, which promotes holiness in the life and conversation: and these are precious truths to keep the soul alive, and prevent it from perishing.”—Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary (Proverbs 29:18)
“The title of the song is “At the End of the Day”; it comes from the play Les Miserables. The song is sort of morbid with phrases like, “one day less to be living…At the end of the day you’re another day colder, And the shirt on your back doesn’t keep out the chill”. Though most of us ignore the guarantee of the physical death, we must keep in mind. By this I mean, our time on earth is limited, so we must make the most out of it. We must be mindful of what we say, what we do, and where we go. We must affiliate with those who stand for something in life. We must let go of people who consistently bring us down. This is not to say, we are not to help the downtrodden. However, for example, if your so-called friends are always getting you into trouble and hindering you from advancing in life, then maybe they are not friends at all.”—Rev. George H. Latimer-Knight (from article: At the End of the Day)
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