Then they said, “Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens, so that we may make a name for ourselves and not be scattered over the face of the whole earth.” Genesis 11:4 NIV
Don't know anything about the book pictured above, but the title struck me in contrast to the reading today.
We are taught from a seemingly young age to go out and a make a name for ourselves.
We truly are in the age of "Me."
Interesting then that when the people of old set out to make a name for themselves in contrast to God that God scattered them on the face of the earth.
Not sure what that means for people in today's world that are self-seeking, but I do know that I would rather spend my time building God's name rather than my own.
Afterall, I will pass from this world, but God will remain forever.
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