If you knew for certain that the world would end in three days' time; would you return the book you borrowed to the library or not bother?
And if you decide not to bother because of other more pressing things to do; then what are these things which take precedence? (Think hard about this).
And should you decide not to bother returning the book, do you realise that technically speaking this is stealing and you have broken one of the Ten Commandments? How would you explain this to Saint Peter?
And if you do return the book, would you tell the librarian that the world will end in a few days? Would you warn her? (Think hard about this also).
And if you decide not to tell the librarian, or anyone else; is that not being selfish and withholding salvation from someone else? How would you explain this to Saint Peter?
Is it not our duty and responsibility as Christians to tell everyone about eternal life and what they should do to get to Heaven?
I went to see a psychiatrist a few days ago. He was not well and we have to visit the sick, don't we?
I found him lying on his "medical couch" staring at the ceiling.
I sat beside him, picked up a pen and paper and casually said, "Tell me what's troubling you!"
He said, "If you knew for certain that the world would end in three days' time; would you return the book you borrowed to the library or not bother? ... ... ... ... ... "
These are troubling questions and I just don't want to answer them!
ReplyDeleteI understand, Barbara. God bless.
DeleteAnother excellent Book that I enjoyed, Victor. Thanks for always making us think while including a sense of humor. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI am always very grateful for your support and loyalty, Martha. Thank you so much. Those questions I raise above appeared to me at a time when I was sitting there thinking. If we knew for certain the "hour" - what would we do then? What would be our priorities?
DeleteThank you for purchasing the book. May God bless you and your family, dear friend.
May God always bless you!
DeleteI thought so, too, Victor. Thank you for always prompting us to think outside the box. (And here, I was going to hedge my bets and just offer to pay the late fee.)
ReplyDeleteThe thought that crossed my mind, Mevely; is that, if we knew for certain the world would end we'd do our best to warn our loved ones to turn to God before it is too late. This being the case, surely our job as Christians is to warn people now and not wait until it's too late.
DeleteGod bless you always my friend.
I would get online and renew the book, we can do that here.
ReplyDeleteThe most pressing thing to do if you know for certain the world will end in 3 days is tell everyone you know and love and make sure they understand the Gospel. It’s something I try to do now anyway, because the world will end, whether for all of us at once or one at a time at our deaths, and they need to know.
Well said, Mimi. God bless you.
DeleteI would think I would return the book and tell the librarian about the three days - but . . .
ReplyDeleteI detect hesitation, Sandie. Take courage, God is with you.
DeleteGod bless.
Well . . . I may get online and renew the book!
ReplyDeleteSo important to make the most of every day.
All the best Jan
I thought about that, Jan; but then, renewing the book and still having it after the world has ended in three days is still technically stealing isn't it? The intent is there whilst renewing the book.
DeleteGod bless you.