The Hallowed Normal
In my reading lately, I was very interested to come across the Hebrew concept of “The Hallowing of the Every Day”. It  references the idea that there are only two realities in the world - The “holy”, and the “not-yet holy”, and that the missional task on earth is to make the “not-yet” become “holy” through “kavanah” (intention). In other words, God will make the “not yet holy” into “holy” someday, but that we get to be a part of that here on earth through our actions and intentions.ÂÂ
It got me thinking . . . how would it change my actions if I viewed life through this window of “Holy” and “Not-yet-holy”? How would it affect my interactions with people, activities, places and experiences? Would it dull the line between sacred and secular? And is that often an artificial line?  Is it possible that what may look like a “sacred” activity can be immensely destructive if done with wrong intention, and what may look “secular” can be completely holy if done with right intention?
Just some thoughts . . .
June 22nd, 2006 at 9:16 am
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I believe intention is very valuable when grading acts or situations, but as we spoke on before, could there be positive ends from questionable means? I’m sure this is addressed scripturally through a few dozen parables and such. is it ever acceptable to “bend the rules” to achieve greater good. as spock (not the doctor) once said, “captain, the needs of the many outweigh those of the few.” I have a few examples that will throw our CITY into turmoil, so please tell me if I’m on topic with your questions.
June 22nd, 2006 at 9:42 am
You raise very interesting points, C - I guess I am asking if intention has the power to transform Not Yet Holy into Holy. I think your question (”Is it ever acceptable to bend the rules for the greater good?”) is a different, but equally valid question. As for throwing cities into turmoil, I guess that depends on what kind of turmoil you are talking about!!