The Magnitude of Greatness (11)

Potential energy is a good comparison of the potential greatness in everybody. An ball lying a hillside has potential energy; this potential energy would be translated into kinetic, or working energy if the ball was pushed and it started rolling down the hill. In a similar manner, human beings have the potential to be great. That potential is there, but something needs release it and translate it into working greatness.

Now I'm not arguing the inherent goodness of man. Man is evil, but when an outside force intervenes, man can fulfill the potential to become great. Now what is greatness? Greatness is seen in the man that glorifies his Creator. Greatness is achieved by improving every opportunity that the Creator gives. The hand reaches out and pushes the ball. The ball has a choice to continue rolling - or not to.