Golden Rules For Living

It would be an understatement to say I have a tendency to express my opinion now and then. I even have a tendency to, how can I put it, stroke some people’s hair the wrong way? That’s mainly why you won’t find me at “tea parties” or “town hall meetings” or “meet your Representative” type gatherings. And yes, a good reason for me to quit drinking 15 years ago. I’m sort of like that Chihuahua with a Rottwieler attitude. I’m not afraid to speak up for what I feel is right, but I can’t think fast enough to keep the big dogs off my tail, so I stay on the porch and observe from a distance. Now, my opinion about all that’s going on in our Capital has always been pretty simple. I don’t think there’s a person in Washington with a lick of common sense. I think the biggest fear of the American public is that our genius lawmakers will, once again, totally complicate a simple solution to a not so complex problem, to a point, not even they can explain the plan to you. Why couldn’t they simply build on already existing programs such as Medicare and Medicaid and phase those programs out? Oh yeh, the lack of common sense thing keeps getting in the way, along with a ladle full of greed gravy, topped off with an opt out cherry for any plan that’s good for the goose only.
Have you ever heard of the “Golden Rules For Living”? They’re sort of natural common sense. If you open it, close it. If you turn it on, turn it off. If you unlock it, lock it back. If you break it, admit it. If you can’t fix it, call in someone who can. If you borrow it, return it. If you value it, take care of it. If you make a mess, clean it up. If you move it, put it back. If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, get permission. If you don’t know how to operate it, leave it alone. If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If it will brighten someone’s day, say it. If it will tarnish someone’s reputation, keep it to yourself. If you start a fire, put it out.
During a facts-finding visit to the mental institution, a visitor asked the director what criterion defined whether, or not, a person should be institutionalized. “Well”, the director began, “We fill a bath tub with water, give the person a bucket, a cup and a teaspoon, then instruct them to empty the tub.” “Oh, I get it”, said the visitor, “A normal person would chose the bucket because it’s the biggest.” “No”, replied the director, “A normal person would pull the plug. Would you like a bed near the windows?”
[Proverbs 18] The wisdom in God’s Word shows the truth and love of his teachings for man’s health and well-being. Suppose, in this day and time, the book of Proverbs had just hit the shelves. What do you think the reaction to this book would be? Would it be embraced as common sense logic or outlawed as impossible to attain because it would be offensive to certain people? Probably the latter and that’s exactly what’s happening to the complete works of the Holy Spirit. The Bible and the Constitution are each being picked apart and devoured by the devils vultures. Special interest groups are squawking, “We can’t allow special interest groups in this country, everybody must be equal in thought.” WHAT? Where’s the common sense in that? I see a very bleak future for this country if Christians don’t stand up to be recognized and glorify the God they profess to be emulating. You can’t get into Washington, but you can pray. Prayer is powerful and the will of God is for you and me to live righteously, and pray for others. (John 15: 5-17)