One of our favorite movies while we were still in the college was "The Happening." A story telling about trees "rebellion" upon human in a certain area in The United States made us thrilled and wondered what if it really happened in a real life.
A fact that every living creature in this universe has a sense of self defense personally interests me. (According to this film, plants feel threaten by human's negative acts upon nature. That's why they release cryptic neurotoxin that causes anyone exposed to it to commit suicide.) God does create us so that we know how to survive. Yes, to survive. From what? From anything that endangers us.
But what is the difference between us, human, and other living creatures? We are created not only to survive (to keep alive), but also to live a life. If we only live to survive, we won't feel guilty hurting (or even killing) others for food, for area, so that we may live. If we only live to survive, we will freely release our "cryptic neurotoxin" frustrating, poisoning, influencing others negatively.
Jesus showed us about what kind of life should be had by those believing in Him. He does teach us to love ourselves, but more than that He also teaches us to love others just the way like we love ourselves. Giving meaning the world where we live is more important than just surviving. Helping others, placing others before ourselves is more important than just surviving. But everyone does need to survive! Yes, that's is true. But once we become a Christian, that is not our main focus. Our focus is God and His will, including if He wants us to sacrifice ourselves.
Dear God, I'm sorry if I still can't understand the meaning of being a Christian, but teach me what does it mean to give meaning to the world. Teach me about Your love and Your life. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen
But what is the difference between us, human, and other living creatures? We are created not only to survive (to keep alive), but also to live a life. If we only live to survive, we won't feel guilty hurting (or even killing) others for food, for area, so that we may live. If we only live to survive, we will freely release our "cryptic neurotoxin" frustrating, poisoning, influencing others negatively.
Jesus showed us about what kind of life should be had by those believing in Him. He does teach us to love ourselves, but more than that He also teaches us to love others just the way like we love ourselves. Giving meaning the world where we live is more important than just surviving. Helping others, placing others before ourselves is more important than just surviving. But everyone does need to survive! Yes, that's is true. But once we become a Christian, that is not our main focus. Our focus is God and His will, including if He wants us to sacrifice ourselves.
Dear God, I'm sorry if I still can't understand the meaning of being a Christian, but teach me what does it mean to give meaning to the world. Teach me about Your love and Your life. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen
And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you?
Even 'sinners' do that.
Luke 6:33
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