When did sex become more important to a man that the love that a woman gives him? When did money become more important to us than the missions it which were created? Why is it that we focus on our lives as if it is all that matters, yet forget the purposes of which this world was created?
These and many questions alike are often times overlooked and disregarded because of what has been cultivated in us from birth. Last night I had a discussion and began to talk about my purpose of life. Granted I do not know what I am here to do; ultimately my conversation led to the beginning teachings and literature of the Bible (that should be pointed out has been redefined and recreated to mimic the perspectives of that particular individual writing it). It is my opinion that the Holy Bible is our book of guidance. One teacher defined the Bible as the: Beginning instructions before leaving earth; nice analogy right?! It is an instrument that is supposed to guide us to walk in and follow the works of our God and it's primary example of a human doing what is the ideology of all humans would be that of Jesus Christ!
Let's measure how perspective varies: If you walked down to your local coffee stand to see a older woman on the ground, would you bother to ask her if she is alright? Some people believe it would be their civic duty to ensure that woman's safety, while others believe it isn't their business whether or not she is okay. Yet, most would agree the thought process is there. However, the same thought of an older man would probably not get the same thought process, especially from a woman, because of the fear that we automatically assume in the danger that could happen if we did check on him. Which leads me to my point. Society shapes all perspectives of life and how to live it. I believe humans have become so self absorbed in what their daily routines are that they dismiss anything that isn't associate with them. We neglect our environment by throwing away recyclable items and fueling our cars with dangerous substances to get to and from work every day. Although we all live in our own right, does it really mean what we are doing is right? Our defense often times is that we are only as strong as our counterparts. If society, for example, says that fueling our cars with gasoline despite the effects it brings our planet, is the only means to effective transportation then who are we, as individuals, to against the grain? Yet, when we hear of or witness the developments of gas less cars or other forms of transportation, we default to what upholds our image...our nicer cars over the gas less cars. Am I saying that you're wrong; NO! Am I saying that you're right; NO!
To learn then to teach is a common problem we see among those who had advantage, but why? Why take in knowledge and be selfish? Why work for a company that is only about profit rather than the better of all people alike? Why is it that we so often forget that we all bleed the same? I have been raised with various perspectives of religion and have multiple beliefs that are not always aligned with the same religion as you...does that mean I will not be saved? If a person says to you that they understand the rights and wrongs of man made laws and the sins of a Bible, but doesn't believe they have to justify their faith by attending a service that a pastor/minister/etc. will conduct and pass of to his/her congregation a perspective of what he/she read, do you fault them by justifying in rebuttal why they should attend? And at what point in that same conversation will you acknowledge that you have just passed judgement???
To be vain is the lacking of a deeper meaning...or what I'd like to reference purpose. We're here on earth for something rather than nothing. So why not spend this time doing good not only for yourself, but for the community in which you serve? Take the knowledge that you have been granted with and share with others.
This last point I'll make is from a story I read about a family of four eating dinner on their back lawn. A robber comes up to the family heavily disguised and asks for all the money they have accessible to them, while pointing a gun to the their 14-year old daughters head. What is your immediate thought? To fight him; try to kill or badly hurt him; maybe an eye for an eye? Well, the mother of the daughter said as nicely as she could that he did not have to do this. There were other options for him out there if he just sought them out. She offered him a glass wine and the entire family ended up hugging, crying, and robber eventually left. No harm done. Is this situation always possible, probably not, but if you never try how will you know?
Selflessness is the name...but are you ready for the game?
Keep it pimpin!
Destined for Greatness!!
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