Vision
Principles and disciplines may help us from time to time, but the primary shaper of our hearts and minds is the vision we have. (Chris Tiegreen, devotional writer)
Tiegreen is certainly not arguing against principles and disciplines. Rather, he’s recognizing their value in helping us live with integrity. He is also aware that merely keeping the rules can lead to a lifestyle that is so law-driven that we miss out on the higher goals of life. Our vision—what we strive for–must be foremost in shaping our worthy pursuits.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a dream fulfilled is a tree of life. . . . It is pleasant to see dreams come true. (Proverbs 13:12, 19)