Jack’s Winning Words 10/11/13
“’Tis not enough to help the feeble up, But to support him after.”  (Shakespeare)  If you know anything about sports, you know the importance of the follow-thru…throwing, hitting, running.  You have to complete the action to be successful.  Shakespeare wrote about it…the importance of the follow-thru.  It’s a major point in the Parable of the Good Samaritan.  We may give help to the needy today, but what about tomorrow?    ;-)  Jack

 FROM DOCTOR PAUL IN MICHIGAN:  Some of us have to do a statistical analysis of "need" before even considering helping -let alone  follow through.====JACK:  One way to avoid doing something is the familiar analysis paralysis.  Study it long enough, and it might go away.  The problem of doing something about the mentally disturbed is one example of this.====PAUL:  Exactly!!!

 FROM FACEBOOK LIZ:  Now, how does that go... teach a man to fish?====JACK:  That's why I think that programs like the Peace Corps and the AmeriCorps are such good ideas.  Many young people learned construction skills in the 1930s through a program called, the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps).  While there are some people who want handouts, I think that most of those in "need" situations want a handup .====LIZ:  agreed!====JACK:  ^5

 FROM TARMART REV:  "fight the fight and complete the course" . . .====JACK:  Or, as Yogi Berra would say, "It ain't over til it's over."

 FROM PLAIN FOLKS CHESTER:  Always run five yards past the Finish Line."====JACK:  How about those "hot dogs" I see on TV who run past the goal line, but spike the ball before the line?  Jesus talked people who make a show of "giving alms," but only do it to be seen.  "Look at me!"  There's no "I" in team. ====PFC:  Bill Bean, our track coach, meant that you don't slow down until you've crossed the finish line. It's an attitude to make sure you have done your best. Nothing showboating about it. Spiking the ball is childish... especially in the Pros.

 FROM AW IN ILLINOIS:  Jack, unfortunately, I have met a few who have been helped up and they expect you to support them until they die or fade away.  Makes me a bit cynical.====JACK:  Al came up to Jesus and said, "How many times should I help those who won't help themselves?  Seven times?"  Jesus said to Al, "I tell you, seventy times seven."  Having said that, I understand your frustration.