You frighten me when you say there isn't time. I don't see why. Christians have been expecting the imminent end of the world for millennia. But it keeps not ending. So far, so good.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Worrying about imminent doom is pointless since history shows constant delays.
- In plain terms
- Don't panic about the end of the world; it keeps getting delayed.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid catastrophizing based on unfulfilled predictions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle fear?
- Is now better than later?
Another view
Some threats do arrive unexpectedly.
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