Perhaps then, bottom lines define who we are?
For example, there is a dog that needs saving and I asked my roommate if we could foster her until we find her a home knowing that I myself do not wish to be responsible for another dog. Her response: is it house-broken? I mean, the reason I'm fine with Lucy (my dog who resides with us) is because I trust she's not gonna tear my stuff up but what do we know about this dog? Ugh but I mean... bottom line I don't want the dog to die so yeah, if we have to take her for a little while then let's do it...but how long is a little while?
Her bottom line means she has a heart for animals and cares about redemption. This is part of her makeup. This is also part of what connects our hearts and provides a meaningful friendship.
"Bottom line, your body is a temple, and you have to treat it that way. That's how God designed it."
Ray Lewis
Ray Lewis' bottom line is he believes that the body is a very valuable and treasured thing- a temple, sacred. Ray Lewis's bottom line is he believes in God and that God specifically created the body this way.
Perhaps our bottom lines are our core values, our moral compasses, our innate beliefs. That regardless of what we prefer or what's convenient for us, what's right in us is what we desire to choose above all else (whether we actually do or not).
What will be the final total of your account, your bottom line? What will people know you for? And will you choose it when the choice stands there in front of you, both hands outstretched?
