This little treat is from a book by Ben Patterson. The next time you think you have something important to say, remember the words of an intelligent man who knew when not to talk...
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Albert Einstein was once the featured speaker at a dinner given in his honor at Swarthmore College. When it was time for him to speak, he stood up and told the astonished audience, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I am very sorry, but I have nothing to say." And he sat down. A few seconds later, he stood up again and said, "In case I have something to say, I will come back and say it." Six month later, he wired the president of the college with the message: "Now I have something to say." Another dinner was held, and Einstein made a speech.
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And of course the next time you get into an argument and feel the need for back-up, you may want to ponder these few sentences...
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Albert Einstein stood for everything the Nazi's hated: individualism, innovation, intellectualism and tolerance. His theory of relativity was particularly odious to them. So one hundred Nazi scientists collaborated on a book to disprove it. Their goal was to rid "German physics of his absurd and insidious "Jewish speculations." But Einstein wasn't ruffled. He said, "Were I wrong, one professor would have been quite enough."
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So, are you like me, getting in more trouble for opening my mouth than keeping quiet?
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Take heart, and take notice. The next time you think you have something to say, meditate a moment before you speak.
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And when in the corner of controversy, understand that as a Christian, not even the hordes of hell can disprove your faith (unlike Einstein, you do have something else in your corner, and it can be held up in any battle).
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Till Next Time, Enjoy!
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Hey Bill!
We were studying the 6th Chapter of Joshua on Sunday. You know, the battle of Jericho... At the end of the morning, we talked about the "Big Idea" that we learned from the chapter. We came up with some great stuff: faithfulness, trust, obedience, etc. But the thought that came to me was - God often uses unorthodox methods and unlikely people to fulfill His purposes.
Isn't that inspiring? I thought of all of the examples of that same principle in the Bible. If we are faithful and obedient, there is no limit to how God can use us.
Just thought I would share my thoughts with you! Happy Tuesday!
Connie Leonard
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