"Whatever genius is within you, it was not given to you for your personal benefit but for the good of others."

A thought by Erwin Raphael McManus, from his book, The Genius of Jesus (p. 45). The Crown Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.  (Click on the book title to go to Amazon to buy the book.)

And that is important to know.

Erwin continues, "Genius is a form of stewardship. To unlock your genius, you must choose to bear the weight of great responsibility. When Mary asked Jesus why he had gone to the Temple, his answer reflected a nonnegotiable intention: 'Did you not know that I must be in my father’s house?' He must be there. He must do this. This was not optional. This was his purpose."

Erwin says, "There were many things Jesus did not come to do. He did not solve all the world’s problems or remove corrupt leaders from their positions. There were many things, too, that Jesus did, but that were not his purpose. He did heal the sick, but he did not heal all the sick. He came to save humanity from itself. He came to do what no one else could do. In this way, all manifestations of genius are the outcome of hyper-focus. Not only does our genius consume us, it defines our intention. In its worst application genius creates a relentless compulsion to our singular passion. Genius creates both focus and blinders."

And that is so true, isn't it? Yes, yes! #continuethought