Sunday, February 4, 2007

Question: How does Faith relate to the world in which we live?


After the escape from Egypt, Moses was given the Ten Commandments from God on Mountain Sinai. It was the list of commandments which all men should live by. From then, humans have developed governments and rules. Now, it is a common sense for us to live according to these rules. They are considered ultimate. All the laws that restrain us from committing any crime are all based on the faith of Moses and the Israelites.
Whether one notices it or not, faith has been a major part of our life and is embedded inside our heart. It is faith that stops our hand from stealing the wallet from the back pocket of a stranger. It is our faith that makes our eyes look away from seductive women. It is our faith toward God that makes us kneel before the cross and pray. One may not notice his faith easily. However, as I said before, it is always within us. One’s faith is easily expressed in case of committing a crime. He/she will shortly deny his misbehavior, but will ultimately come to forgiveness. This forgiveness derives from the belief that there is an ultimate existence: God. He/she is asking God for His forgiveness and mercy, in the acceptance of his sin.
It is faith that has restrained us from committing more evil. It is our faith that keeps us actualizing our every instinct. It is our faith in God that creates the laws to even restrain others from upsetting God. Faith in God has brought the ultimate peace, to our society in which we live, and eventually to the world, and soon to the entire globe.

1 comment:

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