I had to leave church early this morning because someone who's property is adjacent to the church started burning leaves. Looking towards the origin of the smoke you could tell they were probably burning them right against the wall. This church, like many in the Philippines, is virtually outside being barely protected by a roof and two walls. It's just too hot and the too expensive to have A/C blasting through a huge sanctuary.
Why? Why do that? Why burn your stuff against the wall? Or the house? Why not do it in the middle of big dirt space where nothing else can catch fire? Take this lady for instance:
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| This is not the smoky pile form this morning. This is only an example. |
Why would you do this? It makes no sense, is dangerous, and it makes your little garden look disgusting.
The Bible says:
Revelation of John 15:8: And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.
But there was nothing glorious about this smoke. It was more like this:
Proverbs 10:26: As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Just plain disgusting. A sting to the lungs more then eyes though. Thankfully it was the end of the service with only one more song and the benediction to go. So I went.
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