In the past, common entertainment included...
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In the past, common entertainment included playing cards. However, there was a tax levied when purchasing playing cards -- but it was only applicable to the "Ace of Spades." To avoid paying the tax, people would purchase 51 cards instead. Since most games require 52 cards, these people were thought to be stupid or dumb because they weren't "playing with a full deck."
Jesus taught that no one knows the day or time that he shall return on the clouds of heaven to judge the world and establish his kingdom. He then emphasized this didactic teaching with a parable. Jesus told the story of a wealthy man who went on a journey, leaving his servant in charge. As the servant would not know when the employer would return, the servant would always have to be watchful. The servant would always have to be alert and dare not be found asleep.
Not playing with a full deck has taken on a new meaning since the expression was originated. It now means someone who is not in the game. It is someone who is not aware of the rules. It is someone who is not perceptive of his or her surroundings. When it comes to serving Jesus, let us always be sure that we are alert. Let us always be sure we are playing with a full deck.
Jesus taught that no one knows the day or time that he shall return on the clouds of heaven to judge the world and establish his kingdom. He then emphasized this didactic teaching with a parable. Jesus told the story of a wealthy man who went on a journey, leaving his servant in charge. As the servant would not know when the employer would return, the servant would always have to be watchful. The servant would always have to be alert and dare not be found asleep.
Not playing with a full deck has taken on a new meaning since the expression was originated. It now means someone who is not in the game. It is someone who is not aware of the rules. It is someone who is not perceptive of his or her surroundings. When it comes to serving Jesus, let us always be sure that we are alert. Let us always be sure we are playing with a full deck.
