Hoarded things might easily become a menace; a mere fire-and-theft risk; a breeding-ground for destructive insects; a source of worry. Men would have plenty of anxieties, but there was no sense in accumulating worries over THINGS! That kind of worry destroyed your character. Even an unused coat, hanging in your closet–it wasn't merely a useless thing that did nobody any good; it was an active agent of destruction to your life. And your LIFE must be saved, at all costs. What would it advantage a man– Jesus had demanded–if he were to gain the whole world, and lose his own life? .Lloyd C. Douglas
About This Quote
The Bible describes hoarded things as a menace, a breeding ground for destructive insects, a source of worry that destroys one's character, an active agent of destruction. This is because hoarded things are not useful, but rather are detrimental to the owner of the hoard. Hoarded things are an object that keeps us from getting on with our lives. We must get rid of these useless items and focus on living a productive life.We need to be mindful of what keeps us from conquering conquering our problems and keeps us from becoming great people. We need to focus on what we can do to become better people and conquer our problems once and for all!
Source: The Robe
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