The Scriptures teach the need
for balance in one's life and attitudes. A good passage concerning proper
balance is found in the Book of Ecclesiastes. It tells us that there is a time
for everything under heaven; "A time to give birth, and a time to die; A time to plant,
and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to kill, and a time to heal; A
time to tear down, and a time to build up. A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance. A time to throw stones, and a time to
gather stones; A time to embrace, and a time to shun embracing. A time to
search, and a time to give up as lost; A time to keep, and a time to throw
away. A time to tear apart, and a time to sew together; A time to be silent,
and a time to speak. A time to love, and a time to hate; A time for war, and a
time for peace." (Ecclesiastes
3:1-9).
Being a Christian does not
mean a life without sorrow or troubles. It does not mean that expression of
sorrow is a sign of weakness. It does mean that we, with the help of God,
maintain a balanced perspective in all of life's circumstances.
Be wise today and always – be balanced and faithful.
