“Simplicity” by Paul L. Bailey


I find life is more enjoyable the simpler I keep things.  I had a boss who once said always use the KISS Method.  I asked what is was and he said “Keep It Simple, Stupid!” In a world of political correctness, this method is less often taught. I feel it should be taught, it makes you realize you can always learn something, and it encourages some humility.  I find it is very effective and valid. This is true whether we are discussing business or life situations.  There is no sense overcomplicating things. They will become complicated enough naturally.  The more you work to keep things simple, the easier it is to absorb and accept complications that show up unexpectedly.  People can be so easily confused in today’s world. Right and wrong or good and evil- are these things really difficult to understand? Somewhere along the way the world has managed to confuse even the simplest of concepts.  I like to keep things simple, and I believe it helps you to be successful and reduce stress in your life.  It also makes it easier to see the vastness of eternity versus the brevity of our time here on Earth. 

Luke 12:15 ESV 15 And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”

1 Corinthians 14:33 ESV 33 For God is not a God of confusion but of peace.

Proverbs 15:16 ESV 16 Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble with it.

2 Corinthians 1:12 ESV 12 For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience, that we behaved in the world with simplicity and godly sincerity, not by earthly wisdom but by the grace of God, and supremely so toward you.

When I consider the verses above, they allow me to gain some clarity and reduce the complexity of things around me.  This focuses me and things become simplified. I gain contentment in my life and in my thinking.