This is the top question of the year. I was taken aback because it was the first time I was asked this.
Oh, of course not. I laughed , though nervously, as I said it.
But you talked as if you knew everything.
Oh ,did I sound like that?
Yes. That was my brother-in-law.
Sorry, if you think so but I am actually quoting from the Bible, spiritual books or some famous pastors around the world. You see, you don't read and you don't attend church, so I am doing you the favour of telling you all these. Please don't say that I am acting or speaking like God. You know I am not. I hope I can be like Him though. Full of wisdom, perfect in all ways. However, I do believe in His existence and my existence in this world is to do His will. There is much peace in believing that, I assure you. No?
You needed money, why don't you tell your god to give you a few millions if you think he is so great.
How do you suppose is it going to be, brother? Money falling from the sky? I don't gamble in the casinos, nor do I buy a lottery ticket, which I was taught since young not to talk or think about money too much as it would make me poorer instead. (Now I am beginning to understand the wisdom of my mom's words) Whatever do I need so much for? No, brother, I won't pray for money. (Now, I am beginning to regret telling him my financial woes. I should seek God's counsel instead of people) Instead, I will pray that whatever situation I am in, it is all His will and I will not feel the need for that big amount of money. I will feel at peace even I do not have the money. On the other hand, I am very sure I will not be at peace with too much material wealth. If I do not have money for something, I will just do something else. For example, not going for oversea trips, less shopping for new clothes or whatever but to be happy staying at home, enjoying the company of each other, doing things together etc. We can still be joyful.
My brother-in-law who is almost eighty, is an atheist. My sister is a staunch Buddhist, though she claims she is just lukewarm about it. She insisted that the belief in self is more important. No god or human is able to help you or solve your problems if you do not help yourself. The god that she believes in has limited power; he cannot possibly listen to everyone's problems. Very sad.
Oh, of course not. I laughed , though nervously, as I said it.
But you talked as if you knew everything.
Oh ,did I sound like that?
Yes. That was my brother-in-law.
Sorry, if you think so but I am actually quoting from the Bible, spiritual books or some famous pastors around the world. You see, you don't read and you don't attend church, so I am doing you the favour of telling you all these. Please don't say that I am acting or speaking like God. You know I am not. I hope I can be like Him though. Full of wisdom, perfect in all ways. However, I do believe in His existence and my existence in this world is to do His will. There is much peace in believing that, I assure you. No?
You needed money, why don't you tell your god to give you a few millions if you think he is so great.
How do you suppose is it going to be, brother? Money falling from the sky? I don't gamble in the casinos, nor do I buy a lottery ticket, which I was taught since young not to talk or think about money too much as it would make me poorer instead. (Now I am beginning to understand the wisdom of my mom's words) Whatever do I need so much for? No, brother, I won't pray for money. (Now, I am beginning to regret telling him my financial woes. I should seek God's counsel instead of people) Instead, I will pray that whatever situation I am in, it is all His will and I will not feel the need for that big amount of money. I will feel at peace even I do not have the money. On the other hand, I am very sure I will not be at peace with too much material wealth. If I do not have money for something, I will just do something else. For example, not going for oversea trips, less shopping for new clothes or whatever but to be happy staying at home, enjoying the company of each other, doing things together etc. We can still be joyful.
My brother-in-law who is almost eighty, is an atheist. My sister is a staunch Buddhist, though she claims she is just lukewarm about it. She insisted that the belief in self is more important. No god or human is able to help you or solve your problems if you do not help yourself. The god that she believes in has limited power; he cannot possibly listen to everyone's problems. Very sad.
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