Jack’s Winning Words 1/24/07
“The gods, too, are fond of a joke.” (Aristotle) This famous Greek philosopher is known for developing a study of God. Evidently he conceived of a God who had a sense of humor. Can you think of examples showing that quality? ;-) Jack
FROM JC IN HK: Is it true that Luther didn't care much for Aristotle?
FROM JAN IN MICH: I often think that my son Paul is an expression of God's sense of humor. My oldest son, Ben, was born requesting broccoli and brussel sprouts. When other people's children wouldn't eat vegetables, I thought (but, of course, never said out loud), "They must be doing something wrong. Children naturally love vegetables!" And so God gave me Paul. Does salsa count as a vegetable?! Paul is our "son for fun" in many ways. ;-) I had a college professor who said that Jesus' use of hyperbole was a form of humor. The class was part of Harvard's Moral Reasoning program; it was called, "Jesus and the Moral Life."
FROM LK IN OH: He must have a sense of humor or we would not have been created.
2 comments:
It seems to me that humor is our way of dealing with and living through hardships, pain, boredom, disappointments, mistakes, etc. As they say, "Laughter is the best medicine." Humor is a useful distraction.
I believe God has such a perfect kingdom that all who enter will find harmony and pure bliss. There will be no need to create humor to lighten the spirit when we are in such boundless good spirit.
Unfortunately, mankind hasn't seen fit to follow the counsel of Jesus Christ completely, whereby we would then have a "perfect kingdom" here on earth.
Yes, yes God has a tremendous sense of humor! Just look at some of the amazing talents he gave people...and a great sense of humor is one of them. Laughter is His greatest gift, besides He's amazing Grace!
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