A Common truth
Albert Einstein wrote,
“Not until the creation and maintenance of decent conditions of life for all men are recognized and accepted as a common obligation of all men and all countries—not until then shall we, with a certain degree of justification, be able to speak of mankind as civilized.”Albert Einstein.
While man might think of himself as civilized he is not. Around the world and particularly in the so called third world many people live in squalid conditions. Many have little or no access to medical care. Still more go hungry and even starve when globally the world is able to feed everyone.
The so called first world, the western democracies also have people who go hungry. While most western democracies other than the United States have good universal health care. There are still people who live in poor neighbourhoods. Who live in ghettos where hope is diminished.
In perhaps the richest country in the world the United States millions lack access to health care. Even in countries with universal health care there are things lacking and peoples needs are not met.
This should not be. Food, housing and healthcare are basic human rights not commodities. To make profit on. There are many other things that people can make a profit on without doing so on food, housing and healthcare.
In a civilized society people help their fellow man and People of faith should be leading the way.
The half brother of Jesus, James gives makes a statement that all people be they of faith or atheist I think can agree on when he says,
“What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?” James 2:14-20.
We are our brothers keeper. It is the right thing to help those who are struggling who are in need.
The Talmud makes an interesting point when it says,
“When a man appears before the Throne of Judgment, the first question he is asked is not, “Have you believed in God?” Or “Have you prayed and observed the ritual? “He is asked: “have you dealt honourably and faithfully in all your dealings with your fellow men?” The Talmud
I believe the more power you have the greater your ability to do what is right for your fellow man.
As a believer in God and a believer in Christ, I believe the writer of Ecclesiastes who said,
“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:13,14.
God will one day judge you. He will hold you to account as to how you treated those around you. Especially those in need you could have helped, even if in just a small way.
You may get away with dealing less than honourably with your fellow man here on earth but one day you will be called to judgement.
Please think about it.
Albert Einstein wrote,
“Not until the creation and maintenance of decent conditions of life for all men are recognized and accepted as a common obligation of all men and all countries—not until then shall we, with a certain degree of justification, be able to speak of mankind as civilized.”Albert Einstein.
While man might think of himself as civilized he is not. Around the world and particularly in the so called third world many people live in squalid conditions. Many have little or no access to medical care. Still more go hungry and even starve when globally the world is able to feed everyone.
The so called first world, the western democracies also have people who go hungry. While most western democracies other than the United States have good universal health care. There are still people who live in poor neighbourhoods. Who live in ghettos where hope is diminished.
In perhaps the richest country in the world the United States millions lack access to health care. Even in countries with universal health care there are things lacking and peoples needs are not met.
This should not be. Food, housing and healthcare are basic human rights not commodities. To make profit on. There are many other things that people can make a profit on without doing so on food, housing and healthcare.
In a civilized society people help their fellow man and People of faith should be leading the way.
The half brother of Jesus, James gives makes a statement that all people be they of faith or atheist I think can agree on when he says,
“What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.
If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it?
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.
You believe that there is one God. Good! Even the demons believe that—and shudder.
You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless?” James 2:14-20.
We are our brothers keeper. It is the right thing to help those who are struggling who are in need.
The Talmud makes an interesting point when it says,
“When a man appears before the Throne of Judgment, the first question he is asked is not, “Have you believed in God?” Or “Have you prayed and observed the ritual? “He is asked: “have you dealt honourably and faithfully in all your dealings with your fellow men?” The Talmud
I believe the more power you have the greater your ability to do what is right for your fellow man.
As a believer in God and a believer in Christ, I believe the writer of Ecclesiastes who said,
“Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether it is good or evil.” Ecclesiastes 12:13,14.
God will one day judge you. He will hold you to account as to how you treated those around you. Especially those in need you could have helped, even if in just a small way.
You may get away with dealing less than honourably with your fellow man here on earth but one day you will be called to judgement.
Please think about it.
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