Symbol: Water
Ripple
Lesson: Action/Reaction/Consequences
Illustration:
Our decisions and actions are not without consequence. It is like throwing a
rock into a pond—the rock does not merely sink, leaving no evidence. Rather it
causes ripples in the water that take varying degrees of time to smooth out,
depending on the size of and force with which the rock hit. Likewise, what we
do and say can have a ripple effect lasting much longer than a mere water
ripple. Especially bad or poor decisions/actions can affect us for a very long
time. It is no wonder that Proverbs 14:15
advises those who would be truly wise (and shrewd) to consider each step
(action) they take.
Notes: I
heard this illustration used in a recent speech. It is not a new thought.
Searching the web, TEDx has a few links to the ripple effect that good deeds
have on others. Still, I wanted to capture this illustration in this blog for
posterity’s sake.
