Gaetor
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The action of friends
« on: Jul 12th, 2004, 11:00am » |
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Greetings...
WWhD?
With all the philoreligious discussions that have been sparked by the phrase and question "What would Jesus do?", I am forced to wonder how many people actually can consider the implications of this question?
Don't get me wrong - I don't follow this particular religious path, but I have a basic understanding of its philosophies and goals. In fact, much to the chagrin and dismay of others, I openy embrace many of the teachings of this religious path, as many of the underlying bassics mirror the path that I follow. Since I don't practice this path, though, the question "WWJD?" doesn't have quite the same force as it does (or should) for others.
Give a little thought to this, though:
You spend your life trying to "do the right thing" - the right thing, of course, in accordance to conscious and perhaps Divine Will and Order. In the process, you make relationships and get close to people. You have (dare I say it?) friends.
Often our friends help us. It is one of the qualifications of being a friend, after all - the ability and willingness to help one another.
So when someone you consider a friend is in need, before denying aid (for whatever reason) ask yourself - WWhD? (Simply put, What would he do? Of course, this also works with WWsD, too, but that's just being picky).
Are there valid reasons to be unable to assist a friend? I'm sure that there are. Before we can measure up to the standards of the Divine, however, we must be able to excel to the limits of our mortal selves (and beyond). So if you discover that someone you know and care about is in need, whatever it may be, ask yourself first, WWhD? If they truly are a friend, the question (and answer) just may end up being incredibly similiar to WWJD?
...and you figure it out, for the love of all that's holy, then do it. Give up the excuses, the reasons, the need for personal comfort and safety. After all, when you were in need, you didn't ask for help as long as it was convenient to your friends or the people helping you... you just needed help; and somebody came, I'm sure. Not because it was convienent... not because of any hidden agenda (one would hope).. but somebody came in the name of friendship regardless of the personal cost. If the person was truly a friend, in fact, they came dispite a lack of personal comfort and cost.
How could you, then, do less and still call yourself friend.
Consider this the next time you use the word "friend" to someone... consider this the next time one of your friends are in need.
Until that time...
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