“Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?” — George Carlin

Many identify with what George has to say, but we must always remember George is a strange duck at times. His observation is certainly not true and can be proven so with little research.  People certainly shouldn’t be judged by the way they drive. Many have waved to me in an unmentionable hand gesture because of the way I was driving, and I’m no idiot or you wouldn’t be reading these daily devotionals. So don’t be judging that way.

Does the Bible address this concept? Glad you asked.

John 7:24 

Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.”

Ephesians 5:11 

Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.

Give it some thought.

Gary

“God has promised forgiveness to your repentance, but He has not promised tomorrow to your procrastination.” ― St. Augustine of Hippo

That old guy from Hippo sure had that right. The Bible is clear on the fact that what God expects of His children needs to be addressed sooner, rather than later.

Ephesians 5:15-17 

Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.

Proverbs 27:1 

Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.

James 4:17 

So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.

When it comes to cans, get off your “can” and do what you can. Give it some consideration.

Gary

“I’m here to contribute. We all depend on each other. I depend on people in generations prior to me. People in generations after me will depend on me.”
– Bryan Nwafor

Bryan understood a principle that most fail to comprehend. Many before our arrival paved the way for life to be more doable for us. Also, we have a responsibility to make life more workable for the generation that follows.

Does the Bible address this concept? Glad you asked.

Psalm 145:4 

One generation shall commend Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts.

Psalm 102:18 

Let this be recorded for a generation to come, so that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord:

Does praise for our mighty God not make for a more profitable, happy life?  Give it some consideration.

Gary

“Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.”

                                                                             ― Oscar Wilde

What Oscar probably didn’t know is that in the first century the Apostle Paul knew this principle. Now follow Oscar and Paul’s advice and go out there and apply it.

Romans 12:20-21 

Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirsts, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

The following translation puts it this way:

Romans 12:20-21-20-21 The Message (MSG)

Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he’s thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don’t let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good.

Give it some application.

Gary

May the forces of evil become confused on the way to your house. 

–       George Carlin

It was really too bad for George because the forces of evil made headway with him until the very end. He believed that even after death his remains could be so scattered, he would never have to face God and answer for his godless life. Per his wishes, his body was cremated and his ashes scattered in front of various New York City nightclubs and over Spofford Lake in New Hampshire, where he had attended summer camp as an adolescent.

Poor George, seems he didn’t get it right. How about you? Does the Bible address this? Glad you asked.

 Romans 14:12

So then each of us will give an account of himself to God.

Matthew 12:36 

I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak,

You can run, but you can’t hide. Give it some thought.

Gary

I followed a diet but it didn’t follow me back, so I unfollowed it.                                               – Bumper Sticker

After the owner stepped out of the car and allowed the tension to be taken off the springs, the reality of that sticker became obvious. It reminds me of those who make negative statements about the Bible. They really don’t have to because their speech and actions reveal the total lack of respect for the Creator.

Matthew 7:16

You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?

Have you unfollowed following Christ? It shows. Give it some thought.

Gary

Progress is man’s ability to complicate simplicity.    – Thor Heyerdahl

Kon-Tiki was an expedition of his that I read about in 8th grade. The Kon-Tiki expedition was a 1947 journey by raft across the Pacific Ocean from South America to the Polynesian islands, led by Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl.  He spent a lifetime trying to prove where different peoples of our planet came from. However, there is a possibility the proof could have been in his house or the local library.

Does the Bible address simplicity? Glad you asked.

2 Corinthians 1:12 

For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.

Romans 8:5-6 

For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.

Give it some thought.

Gary