COMMON IS NOT SO COMMON ANYMORE by Ray Eddy

There was a time when young people were taught the necessary things that all people held in common. Things like:

COMMON SENSE
-If it says “Wet Paint,” don’t test it with your finger.
-If it says “Danger,” avoid it.
-If someone says, “It’s hot,” don’t touch it.
-If you drop it, pick it up.
-If you take it, put it back where you found it. Etc.

COMMON COURTESY
-If you offend someone say, “I’m Sorry.”
-If you want something say, “Please.”
-If someone does you a favor say, “Thank You.” Etc.

COMMON MORALITY
-If it’s the law, obey it.
-If it’s not yours, don’t take it.
-If it’s not true, don’t say it. Etc.

At least three generations have passed since these things and many more like them were regularly taught in the home and in the classroom. They have long-ceased from the classrooms and also from most homes. All of these ‘common’ things have their roots in God’s Word. God’s Word is no longer commonly found in the classroom and has ceased being read in most homes today.

This may explain why we now live in an era where few practice common sense, or common courtesy or common morality.

Isn’t modern society wonderful?

Read more blogs at http://HeartoftheCanyons.com