Justice Monsters

Justice Monsters
There is a little monster living in each of us that goes by the name of "Justice." Mostly, we keep it safely locked away and out of sight.

Then, somebody wrongs us - either intentionally or unintentionally. We hear of an offense that manages to escape the consequences we think it deserves. And with the words: "That's not right" the little justice monster is released and proceeds to unbind our tongues and harden our hearts and demand that "justice" be served.

Yeah, you know what I'm talking about.

I have discovered that this little justice monster cannot exist on a river or stream. Whenever I pick up a fly rod and head to either, the little justice monster in me retreats to the very back of my mind.

Jesus once said, “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other." Luke 16:13. At the time, Jesus was talking about serving God or serving money. But, it applies perfectly to what I am saying about the justice monster.

If we carry our thirst for justice onto a stream or river, we are robbing ourselves of the pure joy of just being there. Instead of marveling at the Ozark paradise in which we live, we focus on the darker side of ourselves that has no place in that setting. Instead of strategizing how we will trick the next fish, we are hatching plans to get even. And you simply cannot do both. As Jesus said, you can serve on or the other.

Me? I’m doing my best to enjoy fishing and leave the little justice monster where it belongs; out of sight and out of mind!

May God bless you with peace and prosperity and a great hobby!

Tight lines and full nets,
Doug

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  1. UnknownSeptember 30, 2019 at 5:41 AM

    Doug, I think you can post new events and films right here. Here is a link to one of our concert pieces from the Bella Vista Community Concert Band.
    https://www.hidigitalbridge.com/BVB/BVCCB20190922/Fanfare%20and%20Furiosity.mp3

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