WiseWords
I love WiseWords. You know, those things that are so wise that they must be in the Bible somewhere. Here is one of my favorite: “A luxury once tried becomes a necessity.” In my family, I can start that quote and any of them can finish it. I thought about this truth a lot during the 2008 Olympics. I enjoy watching it on my plasma television in high definition. I cannot imagine watching it on an old black and white set or even a 19 inch color TV.
I remember once when a member of the church used the phone in our house and was talking to his wife. He told her “They even have a color TV.” Now that which seemed to wonderful to him has become a common possession. We can’t go back to how things used to be. A luxury once tried becomes a necessity.
I read about one young bride who was showing her great-grandmother all of the modern conveniences in her kitchen. She showed her a garbage disposal, dishwasher, icemaker, and trash compactor. When she got through she asked her great-grandmother which modern convenience she liked best. Her great-grandmother replied, “I think I like running water the best.”
Not only does a luxury once tried become a necessity, but it also becomes an expectation and an entitlement. We must remember to be appreciative or else our possessions will possess us.
Lonnie Davis