CHILDISH ADULTS
I Corinthians 13:11, 13
"When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things .... Now abides faith, hope, love, thee three; but the greatest of these is love."
What is the difference between a child and an adult? For certain, adults should have more knowledge and understanding, and have put away their toys. But I know smart adults who have never grown up, whose lives are still centered around themselves and their toys. The baby is very self-centered; he demands attention and that all his needs be met. The toddler is very possessive of his own toys; he has a hard time sharing with others. The childish adult is self-centered. He cannot share his things with others because everything must flow toward the center. In contrast, the mature person is "other-people" centered. In a word, he loves. No matter how much faith and hope a person has, if he does not share love he is still a self-centered child. God, help me to grow up. (See Ephesians 4:14-15: "that we should no longer be children" but "grow up."
TODAY'S THOUGHT: A child is self-centered and loves himself; a mature person is other-centered and loves people.
Have a "grown-up" day. Love you.
I Corinthians 13:11, 13
"When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things .... Now abides faith, hope, love, thee three; but the greatest of these is love."
What is the difference between a child and an adult? For certain, adults should have more knowledge and understanding, and have put away their toys. But I know smart adults who have never grown up, whose lives are still centered around themselves and their toys. The baby is very self-centered; he demands attention and that all his needs be met. The toddler is very possessive of his own toys; he has a hard time sharing with others. The childish adult is self-centered. He cannot share his things with others because everything must flow toward the center. In contrast, the mature person is "other-people" centered. In a word, he loves. No matter how much faith and hope a person has, if he does not share love he is still a self-centered child. God, help me to grow up. (See Ephesians 4:14-15: "that we should no longer be children" but "grow up."
TODAY'S THOUGHT: A child is self-centered and loves himself; a mature person is other-centered and loves people.
Have a "grown-up" day. Love you.
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