Today, i had good chat with my dad.
Haha its
smth that i
dont always do. But when we do it,
nvr once did i feel that it was non-beneficial. It was helpful, one way or another. It was a conversation regarding values, and how to be a good hearted person. Sounds simple right? Yea, i thought so too. I always thought that being a good person, we just have to help others when in need, and
dont create trouble for others. But after today, i realised that all i have thought b4 was just empty talk. As a christian, i value God
alot. But i haven really understood what message he is conveying regarding helping the poor. My dad told me of a millionaire, who had nothing to his name. Yes, nothing at all. Yet he is a very happy man. He, as a lawyer, practiced law for almost all his life, and helped countless number of
ppl till the point where he forgets who he has helped. However he invests in businesses. Whenever he has some profits, he will split the earnings among his family member, his wife and his children, and for charity and keeps almost nothing for himself. (About $400 weekly for his expenses) He said a verse to my dad, which he told me. The man said this, "we should always keep 1 leg for the poor and 1 leg for the Lord." He is a very faithful
muslim. Yet his values are surprising similar to that of
christians, which shows how close we are actually related. It was inspirational and i learnt that being a kind hearted person really boils down to what you do that makes a difference. It doesnt mean that we have to give up everything we own like this commendable man, but we do have to make an effort to help those who are really in need. Start small first so that it can pave us to do more in the future.
1 leg for the poor, 1 leg for the Lord. Are you willing take up this commitment? Its your choice.
