“…play skilfully…”~Psa. 33:3
One of the definitions of the word fiddle, other than a person who plays such a musical instrument is: “to waste time; to tinker with nervously; one who acts aimlessly; a person who trifles with things of no importance; having no purpose.”
I remember a story told about the late Dr. Bob Jones Sr. sitting in a vesper service at the school. It seems a young lady had spent some time on stage tuning her violin before bringing a special presentation. Dr. Bob was known to be a very impatient man. He believed, as they say in “getting the show on the road.” After the service the old Christian philosopher told his son, then president of the university, “The next time that little girl plays; tell her I want her to come out of the wings fiddlin’.”
It is said, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned.” I’m afraid this is true of many of God’s children today; their just fiddlin’ around. The world is going to hell in a hand basket, while we are debating nonsensical issues, jockeying for positions, exalting ourselves at other’s expense, and living only for ourselves. It’s time we stopped our tinkering and got down to business. We need to fiddle, not fiddle around! To any who might think this is not an important issue I say, “Fiddlesticks,” (you look up the meaning).
by an Aged Saint
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