Blessings,

I just came across this interesting commentary. It is an audio podcast on the internet by Rabbi Eli Garfinkel, of Temple Beth El in Somerset, New Jersey. He mentions several comments by Paul Harvey and others about individuals and leaders and their deeds. I thought this may be good sermon material, so I took note and I may use it later in the future. This file is link to the audio file is below:

RabbiPod: Pinhas 5767 - The Custer Connection

The basic idea parts from the last actions of Moses and goes to the fact that most leaders or public figures, and even just plain unknown individuals are remembered by what they do last. What counts more in life? What you do in your younger years, or what you do in your later years?

Though the commentary does not have a Christian-based application, one can conclude that, as followers of Christ, we are commanded to persevere until the end, when our actions will be accounted for by God Almighty. I think you will enjoy this analysis.