And physical deterioration and ultimate demise will come to all souls.
There will be no escape through wealth.
I am grateful I was able to learn the lesson of wealth gained from my business earnings in my earlier years. No amount of money could shield me from a wrenching tough experience I had to go through. It was a truth that knocked me off that false idol worshipping existence, back down to a place I would never want to ever leave. A reality that constantly reminds me to be grateful for the gift of life itself. To truly give and appreciatevly receive. Always, I return to the absolute precious mitzvah of giving!
hmm.. I believe that wealth can certainly keep people away from Kingdom living. It can create less empathy, a lifestyle where others become commodities or at least you don't really need to depend on others and therefore you don't want others to depend on you. It creates a sense of entitlement, and one often becomes less generous. I have seen studies that show that the wealthy do not give as much financially to charity and the middle, working class. Now with the tipped board, and the middle class disappearing, it is more difficult for many charities to stay afloat. Yes, it does take one away from the pain and suffering of the struggling communities. It seems to create a big concern to do whatever it takes to keep it all. The golden rule is more difficult to follow. "Do unto others" and Love your neighbor as yourself" becomes a trite practice to justify the lack of generosity.
Eloquent truth, eloquently said!
And physical deterioration and ultimate demise will come to all souls.
There will be no escape through wealth.
I am grateful I was able to learn the lesson of wealth gained from my business earnings in my earlier years. No amount of money could shield me from a wrenching tough experience I had to go through. It was a truth that knocked me off that false idol worshipping existence, back down to a place I would never want to ever leave. A reality that constantly reminds me to be grateful for the gift of life itself. To truly give and appreciatevly receive. Always, I return to the absolute precious mitzvah of giving!
And boy o’ boy, did David know of which he spoke, huh!
hmm.. I believe that wealth can certainly keep people away from Kingdom living. It can create less empathy, a lifestyle where others become commodities or at least you don't really need to depend on others and therefore you don't want others to depend on you. It creates a sense of entitlement, and one often becomes less generous. I have seen studies that show that the wealthy do not give as much financially to charity and the middle, working class. Now with the tipped board, and the middle class disappearing, it is more difficult for many charities to stay afloat. Yes, it does take one away from the pain and suffering of the struggling communities. It seems to create a big concern to do whatever it takes to keep it all. The golden rule is more difficult to follow. "Do unto others" and Love your neighbor as yourself" becomes a trite practice to justify the lack of generosity.