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The Bigger, the Better
David Jeremiah
"For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption."
Acts 13:36
Recommended Reading
Matthew 6:19-20
The phrase "carbon footprint" has entered the cultural conversation as a sign of the times. Instead of being the path left by the boots of coal miners, a carbon footprint is a measure of the emission of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. Measuring the carbon footprint of cars, factories, events, cities -- any entity at all -- has become a relevant variable in the analysis of changing climate conditions.
In addition to their carbon footprint, Christians can also take the measurement of their spiritual footprint. Our spiritual footprint is the measure of all we are doing to change the spiritual climate in our world. Whereas with carbon footprints, smaller is better, with spiritual footprints it is the opposite: the larger, the better. We can leave a spiritual footprint both while we are here and after we are gone through our actions, prayers, and investments of time, talent, and treasure.
Every Christian can serve God faithfully in his or her generation. By wise planning and stewardship, we can expand our spiritual footprint even after entering glory.
The use of our possessions shows us up for what we actually are.
Charles C. Ryrie
Read-thru-the-Bible
2 Samuel 18:1 -- 19:43
David Jeremiah
"For David, after he had served his own generation by the will of God, fell asleep, was buried with his fathers, and saw corruption."
Acts 13:36
Recommended Reading
Matthew 6:19-20
The phrase "carbon footprint" has entered the cultural conversation as a sign of the times. Instead of being the path left by the boots of coal miners, a carbon footprint is a measure of the emission of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. Measuring the carbon footprint of cars, factories, events, cities -- any entity at all -- has become a relevant variable in the analysis of changing climate conditions.
In addition to their carbon footprint, Christians can also take the measurement of their spiritual footprint. Our spiritual footprint is the measure of all we are doing to change the spiritual climate in our world. Whereas with carbon footprints, smaller is better, with spiritual footprints it is the opposite: the larger, the better. We can leave a spiritual footprint both while we are here and after we are gone through our actions, prayers, and investments of time, talent, and treasure.
Every Christian can serve God faithfully in his or her generation. By wise planning and stewardship, we can expand our spiritual footprint even after entering glory.
The use of our possessions shows us up for what we actually are.
Charles C. Ryrie
Read-thru-the-Bible
2 Samuel 18:1 -- 19:43
