APAD: To whom much is given much is required


The phrase “to whom much is given much is required” is a line from the Bible, Luke 12:48.

It means that people are responsible for what they have, and that those who are blessed with talents, wealth, knowledge, or time should use those gifts to help others.  The phrase can also be interpreted to mean that people should use what they have to help others,  no matter how much or how little they have. For example, even if someone only has a smile to give to a sad person, or a welcoming embrace.

- Source: Google AI
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Although  I don't believe in any religion made by man, I understand and totally agree with what is said above.

I know I'm a very ordinary person, but I believe ordinary people do have the responsibility to rise up and speak out and act on occasions that require it. That is what makes our society a whole and better place for us all.  Call me an idealist if you like, but that is what I learned from the very first book (Grimm's Fairy Tales) I read in life, that is still how I feel even after being through tough times. I also feel very lucky to have the freedom to do so where I am now.

None of us is perfect and I have my own flaws and weaknesses (you likely know some of those by now ;-).  To me, life is not about greatness, but the little things we do each and every day, like to help a friend or neighbour in need, to give each other a pat on the back here in MYSJ ;-), to share a smile with a stranger, to talk to a dog on the street, etc.

Alright, let's finish it with a funny joke I got online this morning:
Q: Is Google male or female?
A: Female, because it doesn't let you finish a sentence before making a suggestion.

And now I understand why Apple chose Siri 嘻嘻

Wish you all a happy Thursday.

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I desperately want to be required but feel haven't been -7grizzly- 給 7grizzly 發送悄悄話 7grizzly 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 08:38:21

given enough :-))) -7grizzly- 給 7grizzly 發送悄悄話 7grizzly 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 08:38:43

hahaha, 2avoidBeing alike 2Google orSiri, I've no suggestion -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 08:49:57

2 give but this: U r doing great Brother!!! ;-)) -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 08:50:52

Yes. I'm trying hard to convince myself that I'm doing great -7grizzly- 給 7grizzly 發送悄悄話 7grizzly 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 08:54:10

everyday. Thank you very much! -7grizzly- 給 7grizzly 發送悄悄話 7grizzly 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 08:54:38

He doesn't believe in man made religion,ask if he believed -移花接木- 給 移花接木 發送悄悄話 移花接木 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 08:54:05

in man made intelligence -移花接木- 給 移花接木 發送悄悄話 移花接木 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 08:54:26

as long as AI as an assistance 2 human, not as religion -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:04:14

2 take over our thinking. IMHO ;-)) -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:05:15

more power more responsibilities -移花接木- 給 移花接木 發送悄悄話 移花接木 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 08:55:10

True. but citizens ask 4 noPower, responsibility isDuty ;-)) -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:01:25

To whom much is given much is required! 施比受有福! -JoyAnna.- 給 JoyAnna. 發送悄悄話 JoyAnna. 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:23:33

This is not about religion. It’s about LIFE, and TRUTH! -JoyAnna.- 給 JoyAnna. 發送悄悄話 JoyAnna. 的博客首頁 (167 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:25:26

APAD:"It is more blessed to give than to receive" - 7grizzly -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:30:38

True. We will be more blessed to give than to receive. -JoyAnna.- 給 JoyAnna. 發送悄悄話 JoyAnna. 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:33:46

I luv what you shared. You did what you say. -JoyAnna.- 給 JoyAnna. 發送悄悄話 JoyAnna. 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:28:39

Kudos to you! -JoyAnna.- 給 JoyAnna. 發送悄悄話 JoyAnna. 的博客首頁 (325 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:30:09

thx.flattered. I just try to be true to self & to others, -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:36:56

to have inner peace even if there's no peace outside. -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 09:38:37

When you find peace within yourself, -JoyAnna.- 給 JoyAnna. 發送悄悄話 JoyAnna. 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 10:42:13

you become the kind of person who can live at peace -JoyAnna.- 給 JoyAnna. 發送悄悄話 JoyAnna. 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 10:42:51

With others. ——— Peace Pilgrim -JoyAnna.- 給 JoyAnna. 發送悄悄話 JoyAnna. 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 10:44:13

Haha, so funny in the end. So Siri is related to Sir:-) -暖冬cool夏- 給 暖冬cool夏 發送悄悄話 暖冬cool夏 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 13:27:42

Thx暖冬. Yes;-)+Siri isBossy&complained I wasn’t polite2Her;-) -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 13:33:00

haha -JoyAnna.- 給 JoyAnna. 發送悄悄話 JoyAnna. 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 15:47:13

Well said. Thanks for sharing. love the joke -天邊一片白雲- 給 天邊一片白雲 發送悄悄話 天邊一片白雲 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 15:54:55

Thx 白雲. yes, Joy shared is joy multiplied ;-)) -最西邊的島上- 給 最西邊的島上 發送悄悄話 最西邊的島上 的博客首頁 (0 bytes) () 10/24/2024 postreply 16:10:59

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