Wasting Time

I have heard others say, myself included, “This is a waste of time?” How do you define wasted time? By what standard or what measure do you utilize to determine if the use of your time has been worth it or wasted? For example, I have a friend who thinks he is funny. He always has a joke to tell. Every time he begins with, “Have you heard this one?” I always and immediately conclude that what proceeds out of his mouth will by no means be funny; nor in any capacity will it be beneficial. It is, in the truest sense, a complete waste of time. Why? Because it didn’t produce anything of substance. Although those types of things are somewhat annoying and a complete waste of time; they are completely harmless. Suffering through a friend’s horrifically lame joke will not cost you your soul. However, Peter discusses something…