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In William Golding's novel The Spire he relates the story of a dean of a cathedral in medieval England who desires to erect a 440-foot spire on the top of the cathedral. As time goes on the dean is consumed with his project. Although architects warn him he may not have a sufficient foundation to place such a spine on the cathedral, the dean will not be detracted from his personal mission.
Eventually the 440-foot spine is finished. The dean has shown his critics that they were wrong. Unfortunately, in the process of realizing his dream his wife, many workmen, the people of the parish all have been devoured at the expense of the completion of his selfish scheme. In effect the spire was not raised for the glory of God and the service of humanity but to satisfy this one man's pride.
Whatever we build on whatever projects we undertake will ultimately fail unless they are centered upon a solid foundation with Christ as the cornerstone.
--Clarke
Eventually the 440-foot spine is finished. The dean has shown his critics that they were wrong. Unfortunately, in the process of realizing his dream his wife, many workmen, the people of the parish all have been devoured at the expense of the completion of his selfish scheme. In effect the spire was not raised for the glory of God and the service of humanity but to satisfy this one man's pride.
Whatever we build on whatever projects we undertake will ultimately fail unless they are centered upon a solid foundation with Christ as the cornerstone.
--Clarke
