APAD: To whom much is given much is required

最西边的岛上
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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 

Wish you all a happy Thursday.

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7grizzly
I desperately want to be required but feel haven't been
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7grizzly
given enough :-)))
最西边的岛上
hahaha, 2avoidBeing alike 2Google orSiri, I've no suggestion
最西边的岛上
2 give but this: U r doing great Brother!!! ;-))
移花接木
He doesn't believe in man made religion,ask if he believed
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7grizzly
Yes. I'm trying hard to convince myself that I'm doing great
移花接木
in man made intelligence
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7grizzly
everyday. Thank you very much!
移花接木
more power more responsibilities
最西边的岛上
ask 4 no power, responsibility is citizens' duty ;-))
最西边的岛上
AI is fine as an assistance 2 human, not as religion to
最西边的岛上
take over our thinking. IMHO ;-))
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JoyAnna.
To whom much is given much is required! 施比受有福!
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JoyAnna.
This is not about religion. It’s about LIFE, and TRUTH!

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JoyAnna.
I luv what you shared. You did what you say.
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JoyAnna.
Kudos to you!

最西边的岛上
APAD:"It is more blessed to give than to receive" - 7grizzly
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JoyAnna.
True. We will be more blessed to give than to receive.
最西边的岛上
thx.flattered. I just try to be true to slef & to others,
最西边的岛上
to have inner peace even if there's no peace outside.
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JoyAnna.
When you find peace within yourself,
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JoyAnna.
you become the kind of person who can live at peace
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JoyAnna.
With others. ——— Peace Pilgrim
暖冬cool夏
Haha, so funny in the end. So Siri is related to Sir:-)
最西边的岛上
Thx暖冬. Yes Siri is bossy &complained I wasn’t polite 2Her;-)
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JoyAnna.
haha
天边一片白云
Well said. Thanks for sharing. love the joke
最西边的岛上
Thx 白云. yes, Joy shared is joy multiplied ;-))