No 30 of Living Life Series 1
In 1976 anniversary message Lord Bo Tien acknowledged the presence and contribution by those assembled there who were adherents of various religions. He reiterated that all serve the same good and are capable of doing good. Doing good is as praiseworthy as worship of God by the Lord Saint Himself. This is worth more than being followers and believers of the Lord Saint, and they will be held in high regards and blessed by all heavenly saints. He also reminds us to have oneness of heart and be as solid as a concrete pillar despite our diversity of individualities and faiths.
A concrete pillar is one solid whole
But still made up by elements
Held together as one
The temple is also one whole
Made up by members
United in oneness
And will remain as one
Where ever it is moved
Like the concrete pillar
Solid as can be
Even in the open
So long as solid in doctrine
More important is this
Than having a shelter
As a temple of the Lord
Alas a grand temple
Is no priority of the Lord
But only there to attract
Those keen in doctrine
To learn and practise
To come together solidly
Like a pillar
Concertedly to do good
And be worthy of God
Not withstanding their faiths
So long as good they do adhere
Welcome they will be
By the Lord Saint
Doing good is God worthy
More so than discipleship in the Lord Saint
Non-adherents good deeds
Are as worthy as the Saint’s respect for God
And worthy of blessings by the Lord
God worthy they are
Beyond mere allegiance to their faiths
Blessed are they for they are God worthy
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