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A man who sets himself up a capable of creating order according to his own judgment could make mistakes and end in failure.
But the man who is truly called to the task is favored by the conditions of the time, and all those of like mind will share in his blessing.
My translation and commentary on this line grew out of experience. For a long time I made the mistake of thinking that higher purpose would be rewarding, that it would serve me. I had it all backwards, and when the rewards and encouragement weren't forthcoming I nearly lost it. Living for things greater than ourselves is, by definition, not about us, and not about our rewards. If we can enjoy our service that's a good thing, or a great thing, but our own happiness is not the central thing and should not be our motive.
I don't think you understood what I wrote. Erase what you think you read and start over from scratch.Hi Bradford, I'm confused! You first say we shouldn't live for things greater than ourselves and then that we shouldn't live for our happiness. What for then?
Clarity,
Office 17622,
PO Box 6945,
London.
W1A 6US
United Kingdom
Phone/ Voicemail:
+44 (0)20 3287 3053 (UK)
+1 (561) 459-4758 (US).