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The Spiritual Side of Prepping III

Paul

As believers, Scripture should be our guide in all things. While there are no direct
passages that tell us to stockpile food and ammo and have a secure bug-out location,
there are principles in God’s Word that support being prepared for whatever might
come, no matter how unlikely.

Matthew 7:24-27

Many are familiar with the story
of the two builders. The purpose
of the parable is spiritual, but
there is some real-world wisdom
in this lesson. It helps drive home
the point when we understand
the cultural context.

A common feature in wilderness
areas around the world is the
wadi, or dry wash. These are
large ditches that look like they
used to hold a lot of water. On
rare occasions they will fill with flash-flood of water and debris, often supplied from run-
off or storms hundreds of miles away. The ditch will be overflowing without a cloud in
the sky.

In the bottom of the wadi there is loose sand and debris. Back away from the edge of
the wadi, well out of the reach of any flash flood, the ground is solid rock. The foolish
man would build his house in the wadi; the wise would build his away from potential
danger.

Preparedness is a lifestyle that has at its core being ready for that which might not
happen. We may never need food stores, defensive tools, or a location to bug out. We
may never need to use specialized training in advanced first aid, food scavenging, or
water purification. But it is much wiser to have it and not need it than to need it and not
have it.