St. Luke's OKC Sermons "A Great Joy for All" - Dr. Bob Long - December 18, 2022
Dec 18, 2022
Exploring the concept of joy during Christmas, reflections on measuring success and dissatisfaction, the downfall of Enron and evaluating life choices, Charles Dickens' work reform advocacy, and measuring life beyond success and wealth.
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Measuring Life
- Clayton Christensen, a Harvard Business School professor, noticed a trend among his successful classmates.
- Many became dissatisfied with their jobs and personal lives over time, prompting him to examine life's metrics.
Dickens' Inspiration
- Charles Dickens, inspired by a government report on social ills, wrote A Christmas Carol.
- He aimed to highlight the struggles of the poor and the wealthy's indifference during the Industrial Revolution.
Scrooge's Past
- Scrooge, visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past, reflects on his life's trajectory.
- He revisits happy and sad moments, including lost love due to prioritizing wealth over values.