The Greatest Generation?

Who is the Greatest Generation?

This title was given to the generation who were born in the early 1900’s. They were born into an economy that was flourishing. There were many technological breakthroughs that would change the world as they knew it and would continue on even into generation. The radio, telephone, and car were technologies that would turn the world upside down.

There was also a large gap forming between the haves and the have nots. Eventually, the Great Depression would hit, and this group would have to suffer great economic loss and well as social turmoil.

After this, World War II came along. This group was instrumental in winning this war. They would make sacrifices and do whatever it took to win this war. There were those who actually went to war. There were many who rationed and gave up personal luxuries to make sure the troops had what they needed in order to win the war.

Julie finding the rationing cards.

6 traits of the greatest generation:

Personal responsibility

Integrity

Humility

Work Ethic

Financial Prudence

Faithful Commitment

Deuteronomy 6:5–7 ESV

5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. 6 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.

Psalm 145:4 ESV

4 One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.

Matthew 6:20–21 ESV

20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.