David was not the first, nor is he the last man to find himself handicapped by too much equipment. Many a man’s native skill is restrained by the heavy armour laid on him by foolish friends or by his silly self.

Preachers keep themselves from preaching the Gospel because they desire to make a great display of their learning.

Churches fail to win the allegiance of men because they devote too much time to material equipment. Colleges and schools provide the latest things in dormitories and class-rooms and laboratories, but take much for granted the teaching and studying that is supposed to justify them.

Parents spend huge sums of money on the clothing of their children, their external manners and appearance and in preparing the positions in life which they are to occupy. But like as not the poor youths will rattle around in it all like dry peas in a pod.

The finest equipment is sometimes only a handicap.
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