Being and Doing – 9 June – Culture
CULTURE, for its own sake, is the worst form of self-idolatry. Culture, as the preparation of self for the service of others, is as the preparation of the plot of ground entrusted to us that it may bear a harvest in which many may rejoice.
Professor GARDINER
TO HAVE the shepherdly genius, to have something of a true shepherd’s eye and hand, is the finest of possessions, and the more we are able to render our knowledge, our acquisitions, and accomplishments, ministerial – ministerial to some of the deeper needs of men – the greater we are.
OUR knowledge is no blessing to us unless we have learnt to use it well and wisely, and learnt, too, that with it only, life is not complete. If, dealing with the ‘things we see,’ we walk hand-in-hand with faith in the unseen, these two shall make life beautiful and blessed.
CLODD
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These quotes are from ‘Being and Doing’ A selection of helpful thoughts from various authors arranged for daily reading.
Collected by Constance M Whishaw and first published in 1908 for members of the Being and Doing Guild whose object is to do all they can for the relief of suffering and misery.
Most of the writers are 19th Century Christians from Britain and Europe who were committed to living their faith through deeds as well as words – Being AND Doing.
For many years these words have kept me company and encouraged me on the journey of faith. I hope they will encourage others also.
Suffolk Vicar 