Comments on: The value of garbage is still zero http://www.desirespiritualgrowth.com/the-value-of-garbage-is-still-zero/ Passionately pursuing intimacy with God in Christ Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:05:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: al http://www.desirespiritualgrowth.com/the-value-of-garbage-is-still-zero/#comment-75 al Sat, 30 May 2009 03:50:46 +0000 http://desireforspiritualgrowth.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-75 I too like your use of questions to stimulate thought. What I like to do is ask myself (in reference to questions such as you suggest), "What is my response to my own answers?" Example: Someone cuts me off in traffic, making me swerve or stamp my brake pedal. My kneejerk reaction is to call him an idiot, to get angry. Then I ask "Why?" Not why do I get angry--that's obvious: he interrupted my delusion of being in control of my life. Rather, I question why God sent or allowed this intrusion into my life at this moment. The answers vary and are often multiple, usually resulting in prayer, quite often for the offending party. Such incidents are great conversation starters when others are in the car with me. About disposable income: I no longer recognize the term. When the Lord purchased me with His blood, He bought me wholly, including all I possess. I still try to manage my income and material goods wisely, but always with His glory and pleasure in mind. Nothing is mine; all is His. I seek His wisdom regarding all disposals. It is a great joy and not a burden. I too like your use of questions to stimulate thought. What I like to do is ask myself (in reference to questions such as you suggest), “What is my response to my own answers?”

Example: Someone cuts me off in traffic, making me swerve or stamp my brake pedal. My kneejerk reaction is to call him an idiot, to get angry. Then I ask “Why?” Not why do I get angry–that’s obvious: he interrupted my delusion of being in control of my life. Rather, I question why God sent or allowed this intrusion into my life at this moment. The answers vary and are often multiple, usually resulting in prayer, quite often for the offending party. Such incidents are great conversation starters when others are in the car with me.

About disposable income: I no longer recognize the term. When the Lord purchased me with His blood, He bought me wholly, including all I possess. I still try to manage my income and material goods wisely, but always with His glory and pleasure in mind. Nothing is mine; all is His. I seek His wisdom regarding all disposals. It is a great joy and not a burden.

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]]> By: Daniel C. Wilson http://www.desirespiritualgrowth.com/the-value-of-garbage-is-still-zero/#comment-73 Daniel C. Wilson Tue, 26 May 2009 20:45:40 +0000 http://desireforspiritualgrowth.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-73 Kevin, thanks for stopping by! Great point, "disposable income" does reveal something about our values. Another useful indicator display warning signs that may call for a deeper look. Kevin, thanks for stopping by!
Great point, “disposable income” does reveal something about our values. Another useful indicator display warning signs that may call for a deeper look.

]]> By: Kevin D. Washburn http://www.desirespiritualgrowth.com/the-value-of-garbage-is-still-zero/#comment-72 Kevin D. Washburn Tue, 26 May 2009 19:23:51 +0000 http://desireforspiritualgrowth.wordpress.com/?p=159#comment-72 Daniel, good use of questions! I've found questions to be great prompts when you are trying to guide thinking. Anytime you can add "If…then…" prompts so people can evaluate their answers or take actions based on their answers, even better. I would imagine the choices we make for our "disposable income" would also reveal something about our values. When you have spending money, how do you use it? What do you obtain with it? Daniel, good use of questions! I’ve found questions to be great prompts when you are trying to guide thinking. Anytime you can add “If…then…” prompts so people can evaluate their answers or take actions based on their answers, even better.

I would imagine the choices we make for our “disposable income” would also reveal something about our values. When you have spending money, how do you use it? What do you obtain with it?

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