Which of the following could you get along fine without over the next 12 months? [all that apply]
• A newer vehicle
• A different job
• A new home theater
• A higher profile volunteer job
• A larger house
• A raise
• An upgraded wardrobe
• More paraphernalia for my hobby/sport
• A promotion
• A larger savings account
Snappy Solution? Theme of the Week: Mastered Minds Monday, May 17, 2004
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Men of IntegrityMay/June 2004Snappy Solution?Theme of the Week: Mastered MindsMonday, May 1773
Key Bible Verse: We are … fighting against … the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world (Ephesians 6:12). Bonus Reading:1 Peter 5:8–9; James 4:7–8
When I was in my early 30s, I asked my 40-something pastor a question that had been bothering me: "Lately, Bill, I've been struggling with my thought life—you know, thinking about things I shouldn't. When will I grow out of it?" I thought he must have a quick answer, a snappy solution.
Without hesitating he replied, "You won't." That wasn't the response I expected. I wanted him to say:
"If you memorize these ten verses, your mind will be as pure as the driven snow.""I know this book on spiritual discipline that's just the ticket. I'm sure it'll help you as much as it helped me.""As soon as you hit your forties, you won't think about these things as often. It'll go away. Just relax."
No such luck. Bill was right, of course. You can't turn a street corner or flip on a TV without running up against a provocatively dressed young woman. Bill-boards portray larger-than-life blondes draped across car hoods trying to convince us that one comes with the other. Sex sells, and—judging by the beer-and-bikini TV ads—society is giving us the hard pitch.
—Greg Johnson in "Daddy's Home"
My Response: Realizing there'll be no let-up in the world's "pitch," I need to …
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