At some point in life, we are given a choice; i.e., do we want our life to have a spiritual base (we cede control) or would we prefer an intellectual foundation (we retain control)? There is nothing inherently wrong with either choice, and to choose one to the exclusion of the other is not the better answer (which, it seems, we learn faster spiritually than intellectually).
To opt for intellectual, sans spiritual, is akin to a highly polished acorn. It is admirable, enviable even, a beauty to observe. We put that prize on a pedestal for others to aspire to, if you will. It requires constant attention in order to keep it highly polished, looking good. (It bears mentioning that the meat inside is worthless.)
A mighty oak relies not on man in order to grow taller, stronger, bigger, better...nor to protect it from the vagaries of weather...the storms, the droughts, the lighting that can and sometimes does hit and stop the oak dead. Yet, it is from that very oak that other acorns come, take root and spread Nature's beauty...our oak lives on.
Choose you this day whom ye will serve. -- Joshua 24:15
Thank you.
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