| 72 - Should You Be an Optimist or a Pessimist? |
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| Written by Patrick Morley |
| Wednesday, December 10 2008 10:28 |
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Chuck Daly, former coach of the Orlando Magic, once quipped, "A pessimist is an optimist with experience." Look long at the world and you can get depressed. It happens to Christians too-there are tons of jaded, cynical Christians out there. But is that the right attitude? Should a Christian have a negative view of the world? Frankly, I'm the happiest, most optimistic person I know. Recently, though, I almost gave in to the impulse to become negative, jaded, and cynical. It culminated after seeing a debauched commercial during a football game (which is mentioned below). I didn't think my attitude squared up with Christianity, so I spent some time thinking about why it was happening. I discovered a truth so profound it changed my life. I believe it can change yours as well. First, though, let's look at why good-hearted Christians can look at the world and come to different conclusions. As a friend says, "Where you sit is where you stand."
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