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As a boy I used to hear about
the story of this man who had became enamored by stories of chivalric romances
and went forth to slay dragons of ill treatment.
Arthur Schopenhauer cited Don
Quixote as one of the four greatest novels ever written and that is high
praise.
I haven't heard anything
about this “Want-a-be knight,” for many years. Perhaps it is because of the
circle I travel in. In any case if you haven't read the story then do yourself
a favor and experience the edge of insanity with him.
Getting back to real life;
Christians need to keep their focus on reality and not going off to fight
windmills. There are those who are afflicted with the Don Quixote type delusions
and lead people astray.
They will do things like
leading them out to try to avoid the end of the world by hiding in caves or
putting on white clothes and standing on some hill waiting for the return of
Christ.
Then there are propositions
not nearly as easy to see through but just as foolish. When continually exposed
to stories of non-existence battles they put forth; one isn't prepared for the
real struggles of life when they come along.
Paul warned against such
folly in
2 Timothy 4 For
the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their
own desires, because they
have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and
they will turn their ears
away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables. But
you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist,
fulfill your ministry.
"For God
has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound
mind."
"Let no one
deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God
comes upon the sons of disobedience."
Don't fall for some off the
wall scheme someone preachers but remain steadfast and true to the obvious
meaning of scripture.
There are two videos of the
story of Don Quixote one is a movie and the other a bedtime version should you
be interested.
I couldn't hear it very long, but I could for a short time. Very interesting!! As usual, you're sharing pieces to many, many people. Bless you!
ReplyDeleteThank you Robert for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story. The cartoon video is cute for children (and adults.)
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