Carpenter's Tools
- A "Phillips Head" screwdriver has a cross-shaped blade, which means that it
works best with screws that already have an imprint of the cross on them! Since
these screws come in so many sizes, so do these screwdrivers.
- A "Straight Blade" screwdriver however, works best with screws that have slots
that are "straight". Since these screws also come in many sizes, so do these
screwdrivers!
- Then we have bolts, many with six-sided heads, but some have four sides. Not
only do these also come in many sizes, but these sizes are measured in at least
two different ways, known as 'English' and 'Metric'. So, many different kinds of
wrenches are needed to work with the various bolts and nuts found in the world.
- Have we mentioned nails yet? Here we will find greater flexibility, in that it
may be possible to need only one or two hammers to deal with the dozens of
different nails, but the problem of knowing which nail is best in each situation
is just as wide in scope as the question of which screw or bolt is best.
- Have we mentioned the different kinds of building materials? The dozens of
woods and wood-products, sheet rock, tiles, support beams, etc, etc. Dozens of
types, grades, sizes.
Why all this variety? Wouldn't a Master Carpenter just change the whole
situation and make it simpler? Why all the options?
Because each item has strengths and weaknesses which make is best suited for
a specific task, and there are dozens of different tasks.
No one tool, or screw, or board or material can meet all the needs of the
carpenter, or the carpenter's customers.
It is the acceptance of the need for the variety, and an understanding of
it, and skill in using the right tool for the right job at the right time that
brings one closer to being a better carpenter.
Are you trying to understand a great carpenter? Are you a customer of His? Do
you want to be a tool for Him? It may help to accept His need for a variety of
tools, many of which are nothing like you! So, stop complaining about the number
of denominations. Stop whining about how other's are "wrong" and you are
"right". Thank God that more and more people are turning to Him, and away from
themselves.
- The Apostle's Doctrine (March, 2003)
- The Battle Between Good and Evil (January, 2003)
- Heaven's Boot Camp (January, 2003)
- Cancer Cells of the Body (January, 2003)
- Born Again/Saved? (January, 2003)
- Harmony in the Orchestra (October, 2002)
- Carpenter's Tools (October 2002)
- Serve the Bride or Love the Groom (June
2002)
- David Seceded Saul (May 2002)
- Personal Relationship With Jesus? Hah! (April
2002)
- Literal reading of the Bible? (March, 2002)
- The Parable of the Sower (December, 2001)
- But Coach, you
don't understand!
- A Light in Darkness is supposed to be
surrounded!
- How are piles of manure and ships in harbor
related?
- Should we educate using mass production
techniques?
- Lenses stained by blood are red!
- Who is responsible for my salvation?
- What does the 3rd commandment really mean?
- If Satan is present in your life, what does
that mean?
- Are you focusing on your spiritual growth?
Oops!
- Daddy, why does an iron get out wrinkles?
- Why did John baptize people?
- True, but not helpful!
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