Jonathan Edwards once said, “Seek not to grow in knowledge chiefly for the sake of applause, and to enable you to dispute with others; but seek it for the benefit of your souls.” Most humans in today’s society seem to have lost sight with the important ideals Edwards spoke about and the majority of Puritans based their lives around. Being that Jonathan Edwards was a Godly person as well as a Puritan, he valued modesty and assiduousness, and encouraged others to learn. These traits are best exemplified in the cases of Dr. Keith Black, a nationally published and well-awarded African-American man who specializes in neurosurgery
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Even in this one passage it is obvious to whomever chooses to read this that he is heartfelt in his message. As an equally intense person, Jonathan Edwards would admire these same traits in Calvin Ripken Jr. The fourth page of “Iron Bird”, the beginning of the fourth paragraph stands out. In the text it says, “If Ripken does have a flaw it’s his temper….” To most this would seem like the signs of an overly-agressive baseball player. But it appears to be more than that, this is someone who is passionate and vivacious about something he loves and has made a lifetime out of. While Jonathan appreciated the passion of Ripken there are many things he would also admire about Dr. Keith Black. On line 23 of “Pioneering Neurosurgeon” it is explains that Dr. Black studied many things, including: chemistry, psychology, physiology, religion, philosophy, and mysticism. Being such an innovative and educated person, Dr. Black is equipped with many different skills and is no doubtably someone who would gain the utmost respect from Jonathan Edwards as well as his Puritan followers. That isn’t to say Calvin Ripken Jr. wouldn’t receive equal if not more admiration. Both men, Calvin and Keith, are incredibly talented
Even in this one passage it is obvious to whomever chooses to read this that he is heartfelt in his message. As an equally intense person, Jonathan Edwards would admire these same traits in Calvin Ripken Jr. The fourth page of “Iron Bird”, the beginning of the fourth paragraph stands out. In the text it says, “If Ripken does have a flaw it’s his temper….” To most this would seem like the signs of an overly-agressive baseball player. But it appears to be more than that, this is someone who is passionate and vivacious about something he loves and has made a lifetime out of. While Jonathan appreciated the passion of Ripken there are many things he would also admire about Dr. Keith Black. On line 23 of “Pioneering Neurosurgeon” it is explains that Dr. Black studied many things, including: chemistry, psychology, physiology, religion, philosophy, and mysticism. Being such an innovative and educated person, Dr. Black is equipped with many different skills and is no doubtably someone who would gain the utmost respect from Jonathan Edwards as well as his Puritan followers. That isn’t to say Calvin Ripken Jr. wouldn’t receive equal if not more admiration. Both men, Calvin and Keith, are incredibly talented