Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Personal Perception
Different people have different perception. One man’s meat could be another man’s poison.
A couple bought a donkey from the market.. On the way home, a boy commented, “Very stupid. Why neither of them rides on the donkey? “Upon hearing that, the husband let the wife ride on the donkey. He walked besides them.
Later, an old man saw it and commented, “The husband is the head of family. How can the wife ride on the donkey while the husband is on foot?” Hearing this, the wife quickly got down and let the husband ride on the donkey.
Further on the way home, they met an old Lady. She commented, “How can the man ride on the donkey but let the wife walk. He is no gentleman. ”The husband thus quickly asked the wife to join him on the donkey. Then, they met a young man. He commented, “Poor donkey, how can you hold up the weight of two persons. They are cruel to you.” Hearing that, the husband and wife immediately climbed down from the donkey and carried it on their shoulders.
It seems to be the only choice left. Later, on a narrow bridge, the donkey was frightened and struggled. They lost their balance and fell into the river. You can never have everyone praise you, nor will everyone condemn you. Never in the past, not at present, and never will be in the future.
Thus, do not be too bothered by others words if our conscience is clear. Do what you think is right, not what others think.
Most pple might haf heard this story b4.. coz i've been taught in Pri/Sec Sch b4.. can't rmb when izzit.. hah.. Simple story yet might be difficult for some pple like me! So many times i've been so pressured by the comments that different pple gave me which gives me headache..
Isaiah 2:22 says,: "你们休要倚靠世人。他鼻孔里不过有气息；他在一切事上可算甚麽呢？/ Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?"
God wants us only to trust in Him...
1:36 PM signing off.
