Humanity has made tremendous strides in science and technology, but we still have much to learn when it comes to mental, spiritual, and emotional growth. We often blame external forces for the turmoil and destruction that we create ourselves. However, blaming and pointing fingers never solve any issue. Instead, we should focus on enacting change within ourselves and inspiring change in those around us. Love, peace, understanding, and compassion are like seeds that grow and bear fruit to spread themselves further.
On the other hand, things such as lust, greed, and hate are like viruses that quickly spread from person to person. The main difference is that fruit nourishes the body, mind, and soul while a virus corrupts and eats away at them. We can choose to embrace whichever one we desire, but we must know the cost, consequence, and reward of each. Good works alone will not get us to heaven but they are part of the journey towards being the people that God created us to be.
As the Bible tells us, even the wicked do good things for their loved ones and family. Therefore, we must take it further by being compassionate, loving, and kind towards all living things – be they friend or foe – as no man or woman is greater or lesser than another. We should love one another unconditionally without hesitation.
The things that most people seek, such as wealth, social status, and physical beauty, are all fleeting and will eventually be the dust we came from. Therefore, what worth should we put upon such temporary things? On this earth, there are many religions and many do not believe in God. The gift of free will made this possible and it is the will of God that we have the choices to believe as we wish. So spread the Gospel but respect the right of others not to believe or to believe differently. Be at peace with everyone, even those you see as enemies. The compassion you show others will not be forgotten.
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