Tag: responsibility
Cover to Cover Reading: 2 Samuel 18:1-20:3 Focus: 2 Samuel 19:1-8 Do you ever find yourself torn between the pull of those you love and the pull of the duty and responsibility you have elsewhere? In the most difficult circumstances, you desire one thing for those you love, yet duty and responsibility dictate another. There are times when the lines, the borders, are not so clear (or too clear) that the situation simply becomes overbearing and frustrating.
Cover to Cover Reading: Leviticus 8:1-10:20 Focus: Leviticus 10:1-5 There are times when we question the laws that govern our society: minors (under 18 years) cannot purchase cigarettes, but they can smoke; in Melbourne (Victoria) only a qualified electrician may change broken light bulbs otherwise inviting a possible fine (like $10); the penalty for a life sentence is a maximum of 25 years…the list goes on. However, the bulk of laws are in place to oversee the welfare and benefit of the general populace.
Reading: Amos 1:1 – 3:2 (Link) For the most part, I consider myself a fairly patient and tolerant person (I said, for the most part). However, there are times, I’m sure you’ve had also, where enough is enough and you just need to put your foot down. My siblings are a great example, “Go to sleep.” Half an hour later, the computer is still on, keys tapping away on MSN and Facebook, “I said, ‘Go to sleep.’” Another half an hour later, “I thought I told you to go to sleep!” By now my patience is wearing thin and I’ll…
