“I am verily a man...brought up...at the feet of Gamaliel.” One of the greatest thinkers in history, was without a doubt, Saul of Tarsus. His teacher, Gamaliel, was not just a religious man, but very learned, with a show of wisdom and understanding, who’s teaching and advice was adhered to by many. I wonder how much of this man’s teaching and philosophy Paul took with him through life.
When I was yet a “babe” in Christ, an older preacher said to me that seventy-five percent of my life and ministry would be made up of those who influenced me along the way, and only twenty-five percent would be original. If this be true (or even close) how important it is for us to be original in our lives, especially in our thinking. If you don’t, then you will never know you. It’s important to assimilate from others, but make sure you put your own ingredients into the mixture, or your life will lack originality and be tasteless.
Remember; when someone speaks of another as being original that person is an amalgamation of the influence of parents, teachers, friends, etc., and, if a Christian, the indwelling Spirit. We are products of many others. Let us be grateful they crossed our paths and that some of their attributes rubbed off and were infused into our makeup. But don't forget, you are not them, you are you!
If you don't control your mind, someone else will. ~John Allston
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