No 1240 of Living Life Series 1
Why is it that men who takes pride in their belief in a religion may end up acting contrary to what they profess? They take pain to let others know that religion has changed them for the better.
They give an impressive show of honesty, humility and meekness. This is as should be. They have changed and the spirit of God and saint is in them.
But sad to say, they may say one thing but do another thing. They want others to know that they are law abiding. They obey the laws of God as much as the laws of the land.
Their friendliness and loving front attract others to them. Like it or not, this sadly will include quite a few of those who don't care a hoot about abiding by laws, let alone rules. These others come to them and request from them services they should not provide.
These unscrupulous others say that they are not asking for favors but want to buy services from them. By law and regulation, they are not supposed to do so freely as items or services are regulated.
The man of religion and honesty often cave in to them in the name of humility required of them in their religion. But aren't this man breaking the laws of the land when he is supposed to comply with the laws of the land.
He is afraid of threat of violence if he does not cave in. But where is his principle? Why boast that he is humble to give in? What has become of his promise and conviction to be honest? Why has he decided to throw honesty to the wind and go along with the devil - to please the devil?
Why has he turn so bold to put aside the law not only of God but also of the land? What has become of his faith even if he is short and lacking in reasoning and doctrine? Fear of man cannot be reason to break the law of the land or the law of God. He appears to have no fear of God and the land. That is ironical, isn't it?
Why sell away the trust of God in him. Such a man is so near to God but yet so far. The good lord Lord Bo Tien 武天菩萨 touches in depth on the near and the far.
Worse still, such a man may even justify what he did to God as acceptable. He may say that he like any man will still be saved by divine grace even if by action he has made himself less worthy of God.
Yes God is open minded and not petty. He may have forsaken God and be lacking in faith. But his belief in God must not make him bold to err ever the more.
He should not take a high and mighty stand and yet err outright. Isn't that taking advantage of the goodwill of God - making a fool out of God. To err is human and to forgive divine should not be an excuse used too easily. Don't belittle God and uphold the Devil, be it the devil in others or the Evil One religions refer to.
Be good. Good will always triumph over bad or wrong. Do not impose over those who think differently. But do not allow ourselves be imposed either. How to is the big question? It is not easy but it has to be done somehow.
They give an impressive show of honesty, humility and meekness. This is as should be. They have changed and the spirit of God and saint is in them.
But sad to say, they may say one thing but do another thing. They want others to know that they are law abiding. They obey the laws of God as much as the laws of the land.
Their friendliness and loving front attract others to them. Like it or not, this sadly will include quite a few of those who don't care a hoot about abiding by laws, let alone rules. These others come to them and request from them services they should not provide.
These unscrupulous others say that they are not asking for favors but want to buy services from them. By law and regulation, they are not supposed to do so freely as items or services are regulated.
The man of religion and honesty often cave in to them in the name of humility required of them in their religion. But aren't this man breaking the laws of the land when he is supposed to comply with the laws of the land.
He is afraid of threat of violence if he does not cave in. But where is his principle? Why boast that he is humble to give in? What has become of his promise and conviction to be honest? Why has he decided to throw honesty to the wind and go along with the devil - to please the devil?
Why has he turn so bold to put aside the law not only of God but also of the land? What has become of his faith even if he is short and lacking in reasoning and doctrine? Fear of man cannot be reason to break the law of the land or the law of God. He appears to have no fear of God and the land. That is ironical, isn't it?
Why sell away the trust of God in him. Such a man is so near to God but yet so far. The good lord Lord Bo Tien 武天菩萨 touches in depth on the near and the far.
Worse still, such a man may even justify what he did to God as acceptable. He may say that he like any man will still be saved by divine grace even if by action he has made himself less worthy of God.
Yes God is open minded and not petty. He may have forsaken God and be lacking in faith. But his belief in God must not make him bold to err ever the more.
He should not take a high and mighty stand and yet err outright. Isn't that taking advantage of the goodwill of God - making a fool out of God. To err is human and to forgive divine should not be an excuse used too easily. Don't belittle God and uphold the Devil, be it the devil in others or the Evil One religions refer to.
Be good. Good will always triumph over bad or wrong. Do not impose over those who think differently. But do not allow ourselves be imposed either. How to is the big question? It is not easy but it has to be done somehow.
