The Game of Tens

23 Jan 2024

If you think a man can find lasting significance by pursing money, fame, or power, take this pop quiz:

          •       Can you name the ten wealthiest men in the world?

          •       Who are the ten most admired men in America?

          •       Can you name the last ten presidents of the United States?

Even the highest achievers of our society are, as James wrote, vapors that appear for a little while and then vanish (see James 4:14). To go a step further, play the Game of Tens this way:

          •       Name ten family members who love you.

          •       Name the ten most memorable experiences of your life.

          •       Name ten people who will attend your funeral.

Pretty revealing, isn’t it?

Until every church disciples every man…

Pat

(adapted from the 25th Anniv. Ed. of The Man in the Mirror)

 

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