Sunday’s Food for Thought – Finding an excuse vs. Making a change
When we observe the behaviour of people in general – including ourselves – it’s always interesting to see HOW we react to different situations around us.
Like when we help others, the people whom we’ve helped may not appreciate our kind gesture. In fact, if help is continually given over a period of time, the recipient may ‘expect’ us to ‘continue’ on helping. In the end, it may even be seen as our ‘obligation’ to help.
Or when we’re in a difficult situation and we ask for help, we often sort of have this ‘expectation’ (however little) for others to help us. But once we’ve received help, we may not help others who are in a similar situation like ours just earlier on.
A classic example is when we’re about to board a crowded train and we’re running a bit late.
We need to squeeze in and get on the train. Other people (sometimes) end up squeezing further into the train so that we can get on board.
Now. When we manage to get on the train (pretty squashed, but at least we’re ON board), and there are others who also want to get on, we may have this feeling of not wanting to squeeze in further to accommodate them (although there’s still a bit of room).
Interesting, isn’t it.
Whoever’s first (in any aspect of life) tends to be full of pride and less likely to help others who’re in ‘less favourable’ situations than him.
It’s human nature. That’s how people in general react.
And that shows how we’re simply sinful beings.
The question is,
Do we stick to our so-called ‘nature’ and use it as an excuse to justify our indifference towards others in need?
Or do we acknowledge our weaknesses and tendency to ‘not care’ about others, and make a change.
Within ourselves. And for the good of others.
It’s our call.
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In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we can help
those who are weak. We must remember what the Lord Jesus said,
‘We are more happy when we give than when we receive’.
Acts 20:35
