New York City’s Mayor David N. Dinkins, when urged by Manhattan officials to buy some property thought to be an “extraordinary opportunity for the city,” said: “If they’re selling elephants two for a quarter, that’s a great bargain. But only if you have a quarter–and only if you need elephants.” –Leonard Buder in New York Times.
I’ve considered all the storage facilities we drive by on our trips around the county. It amazes me how much stuff we store that we might never use, perhaps leaving it to those who might send it to the landfill.
We’ve prospered since the start of our journey, and I’ve considered some attractive elephants. I have the following concerns though: Where will I put it and when will I ever have time to use it and maintain it?
Does the Bible address this human phenomenon? Glad you asked.
And He said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.
Give it some consideration because elephants put out a lot of useless discharge.
Gary