"A young man once found a five dollar bill on the street," says William Feather, a well-known writer. "From that time on he never lifted his eyes when walking. In the course of years, he accumulated 29,516 buttons, 54,172 pins, 12 cents, a bent back and a miserly disposition.
"He lost the glory of the sunlight, the sheen of the stars, the smiles of friends, tree blossoms in the spring, the blue skies and the entire joy of living."
This man is not the only one, however, who has suffered loss because of looking down. How many have looked to this earth for satisfaction, pleasure, wealth and happiness and have never in their lifetime looked up to God for the good things He will bestow! How many have laid up treasure on earth and have neglected the salvation of their precious soul! How many have meant to be saved tomorrow or on their death-bed and have gone into eternity without knowing the Savior!