27 Aug 07 Continental Divide

I marvel at the difference between "could" and "do". 

Generalizations and exceptions aside . . . 

Could we get by with less?  Yes, of course.  But we don’t because we’re not content with merely getting by.

Could some of us stand to loose a few pounds?  (Doesn’t muscle weigh more than fat?)  Yes, of course.  But we don’t because cheese cake tastes better than rice cakes.

Could we treat others properly, as Jesus expects us to?  Yes, of course.  But we don’t because of whatever reason we give to excuse our behavior.

The difference between "could" and "do" is just one word but that word makes all the difference.

That word, of course, is discipline.