10-08-2017, 10:04 AM
(09-28-2017, 06:47 PM)Stranger Wrote:(09-27-2017, 03:52 PM)rva_jeremy Wrote:Hatonn Wrote:[...] Perhaps this may not sound very spiritual to those listening to our words, however, then we learned that sharing was more valuable than surviving. [...]
I always thought that Jesus' life was intended as an illustration and example of how well it was possible to live in a human body -- and his willingness to die as an illustration that to live well is much more important than to stay alive. It's nice to see Hatonn make the same point.
Its just hitting me now so my thought process isn't perfectly clear but this makes me think about how Jesus taught that is was better to dedicate yourself to god, and to only marry if you couldn't control your sexual urges basically.
It makes sense when you think how people have a tendency to horde their wealth for the family's future vs sharing it. Its much easier as a single person to change your life get off the treadmill, serve with your life, once you feel responsible to a small group its harder to serve ALL. Not impossible but the urge to ensure those you love are protected/provided for FIRST and foremost is a pretty strong one.