What Did Your Parents Tell You?
By Mark Flippo
What's the origin of the phrase 'Burn the candle at both ends'?
Our current understanding of this phrase is of a life lived unsustainably - working or enjoying oneself late into the night only to begin again early the next day. It didn't have that meaning when it was first coined in the 18th century.
Don't try this at home.
The 'both ends' then weren't the ends of the day but were a literal reference to the two ends of a candle. Candles were useful and valuable and the notion of waste suggested by lighting both ends at once implied reckless waste. This thought may well have been accentuated by the fact that candles may only be lit at both ends when held horizontally, which would cause them to drip and burn out quickly.
Pray for the party animal that you know in your life. Those that mess with drugs, alcohol, and sexual perfervision just do not live as long as they could of had they let Jesus in their hearts. Pray for the workaholic that is so wrapped up in making money or just trying to pay bills. They miss out on so much. Minds can be clouded by the enemy of their souls. Let us reach from our hearts and gently invite them back to a balanced life!
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By Mark Flippo
What's the origin of the phrase 'Burn the candle at both ends'?
Our current understanding of this phrase is of a life lived unsustainably - working or enjoying oneself late into the night only to begin again early the next day. It didn't have that meaning when it was first coined in the 18th century.
Don't try this at home.
The 'both ends' then weren't the ends of the day but were a literal reference to the two ends of a candle. Candles were useful and valuable and the notion of waste suggested by lighting both ends at once implied reckless waste. This thought may well have been accentuated by the fact that candles may only be lit at both ends when held horizontally, which would cause them to drip and burn out quickly.
Pray for the party animal that you know in your life. Those that mess with drugs, alcohol, and sexual perfervision just do not live as long as they could of had they let Jesus in their hearts. Pray for the workaholic that is so wrapped up in making money or just trying to pay bills. They miss out on so much. Minds can be clouded by the enemy of their souls. Let us reach from our hearts and gently invite them back to a balanced life!
http://moderndayparablesrcf.com