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Time is On Our Side … Really? - Ask It Basket

Started by Randy · 10 months ago

Jay S. writes:

Why is it that time is the permission of our day? When we hear the phrase “This is 2008″ which is usually stated after a statement about a particular behaviour or act, why does time allow for liberal thought and actions? Is this an obvious answer - ... Continue reading »

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  • Bob Brooke

    10 months ago

    I generally agree with what you're saying here. The passage of time does not necessarily mean that one gains knowledge or understanding, much less wisdom. For "the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom."

    A man I knew in ministrty used to say, "I've got thrity years experience" to justify his work, to which I would respond, "No! You've got one year experienced repeated 30 times."
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  • Randy

    10 months ago

    " ... You've got one year experience repeated 30 times."

    Perfect and unfortunately true more often than not. We always have to be pressing on, learning and all that.

    Thank you for leaving a comment Bob.
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  • Bob Brooke

    10 months ago

    I generally agree with what you're saying here. The passage of time does not necessarily mean that one gains knowledge or understanding, much less wisdom. For "the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom."


    A man I knew in ministrty used to say, "I've got thrity years experience" to justify his work, to which I would respond, "No! You've got one year experienced repeated 30 times."

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  • B.T.Carolus

    10 months ago

    This is a good post.
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  • Randy

    10 months ago

    " ... You've got one year experience repeated 30 times."


    Perfect and unfortunately true more often than not. We always have to be pressing on, learning and all that.



    Thank you for leaving a comment Bob.

    reply
  • Ellie

    10 months ago

    This is a good post.
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