Question for the Day

In my devotional this morning, I came across the following statement: We were NOT created to be consumers. We were created to be contributors.

I thought about that statement on and off for most of the day. What does it mean to be a consumer? I breathe air. I drink water. I buy things. I eat food. I buy food. I use fossil fuel. I ask for help. I take up time. It would seem that a consumer thinks of self and self's needs.

What does it mean to be a contributor? It means that I look for ways to help. I pitch in. I am useful. I add something to the process. It is thinking about others and looking for ways to help.

Do I spend my days in search of ways to consume or do I spend my days in search of ways to contribute? And you, oh royal reader, what say you? Consumer or Contributor? That is the question.