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.

Reader's Comments

1. Stoogelover | 27 Aug 2007 9:14 am

   Had you exercised a bit more discipline you could have left off the comment about loosing a few pounds!

2. thurman8er | 27 Aug 2007 1:55 pm

   When I look back on my day (or my week) for missed opportunites, I always find that they were a result of being selfish with my time. I am very, very good at leisure.

3. cwinwc | 28 Aug 2007 3:32 am

   I resemble the “cheesecake” remark although I ran (2 and a half miles) for the 3rd time in 6 days yesterday.

   BTW -A “could” cop-out is, “That’s just the way I am.”

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