Sister Tarpley and Mr. Bobby Kim, Founder/CEO of the World Famous, Breakers Korean Bar-B-Que on Old Denton Road and Frankford in Carrollton, Texas
By Sister Tarpley ,Religious Editor
As you face new challenges, especially with the condition that our world is in today, the fighting, killings, bad attitudes, hatefulness, road rage, etc., think of this story.
A woman died after living a long life. She met God and asked, “If man was created in Your image and created equal, why do people treat each other so badly?”
God replied that each person who enters his/hers life has a unique lesson to teach or learn. It is through those lessons that we learn about life, people, relationships and God. Then God explain.
When someone lies to you, it teaches that things are not always as they seem. The truth is often beneath the surface.
Look beyond the masks people wear if you want to know their heart. Don’t forget to remove your own mask to let people know yours.
When someone steals from you, it teaches that nothing is forever. Appreciate what you have; you never know when you might lose it.
Don’t take your friends and family for granted; today is the only guarantee you have.
When someone inflicts an injury upon you, it teaches that the human state is a fragile one.
When you encounter people who are different from you, don’t judge them by how they look or act; base your opinion on the contents of their heart.
When someone breaks your heart, it teaches that loving someone do not always mean that the person will love you.
When someone holds a grudge against you, it teaches that everyone make mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you can do is forgive the offender without pretense.
Forgiving those who have hurt us is the most difficult and courageous thing man can do.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you, it teaches that resisting temptation is man’s greatest challenge.
When someone cheats you, it teaches that greed is the root of evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true.
Do not feel guilty about your success; don’t let an obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malicious activities.
When you are ridiculed, it teaches that nobody is perfect. Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws.
Hearing the Lord’s wisdom, the woman thought that there were no lessons to be learned from man’s good deeds.
God replied that man’s capacity to love is the greatest gift he has. At the root of all kindness is love; each act of love teaches us a lesson.
God once again explain: When someone loves us, it teaches that love, kindness, charity, honesty, humility, forgiveness and acceptance can counteract all evil.
For every good deed, there is one less evil deed. Man has the power to control the balance between good and evil, but the lessons of love are not taught often enough, the power is often abused.
When you enter someone’s life, whether by plan, chance or coincidence, consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love or a harsh lesson of reality?
Will your life have results in loving or hurting; in comfort or pain; more joy or sadness? Each of us has power over the balance of love in the world.
Use it wisely. Everything happens for a purpose; we may not see the wisdom of it all now, but trust in the Lord that everything is for the best!
