If you ever find yourself in Florence, Italy, you should go see David, the statue by Michelangelo. If you do, you’ll likely hear the guide tell the in-depth story of how Michelangelo carved the masterpiece. By Michelangelo’s own account, he simply started with a block of marble and took away everything that wasn’t the masterpiece. He was a master of the art of elimination. In the same way, when we take the Great Commandment seriously, we, too, must practice the art of elimination. We must focus on our top priorities and choose not to do the activities that keep us from that focus.
