We have turned into fools when it comes to appreciating what is really worthwhile in life—proud fools with no understanding of what God treasures. We live in a worldly generation that encourages a blind pride. What would happen if everybody planned for their children to be business executives, lawyers, scientists, or academics? Where would we be without the honored homemakers, craftsmen, artists, and musicians? Where are those who are good at pastoral care? Who will care for community needs— tend the sick, plow the fields, and, yes, collect the garbage? (Garbage collection, water purification,
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