Sunday, August 17, 2008

WORK IS WORSHIP

GOD created all the infrastructural facilities for man before HE put him in charge of all creations, with instructions to Labour and Toil hard to protect himself and his surroundings. Knowing the nature of man GOD imposed certain restrictions on him for peaceful existence with nature. Living by the " Sweat of his Brow" was the guiding principle in man's life. But slowly the devilish mind in him deviated his attitude towards life and he disobeyed the commands of GOD.The Creator purposely gave man the power of distinguishion of good and evil so that he could balance the way of life to suite the circumstances by overpowering Evil tendencies

Disobedience caused disarray in his routine and he became  lazy and adopted shortcuts to avoid hardships and perseverance. Carrying out the Works assigned to one particular individual faithfully and without malice is Worship in HIS eyes and the GOD will reward him and bless him continuosly through out his life. But he deviated his life style and  sought other ugly means to satify his greed and incurred the displeasure of GOD. He tried to attain mercyand blessings of GOD by penitence and sacrificial living. GOD gives atonement to man only if he tills his land and live a life of his own, helping the poor and the needy. Looking after the poor and lonely is the only way to please GOD and discharging ones duty with full involvement and commitment is the real worship. Anyone dishonestly or carelessly abandons his/her legitimate duty will invite trouble and wrath of GOD in hs/her life.

The present trend of man is  to forget totally the will of GOD and try to please HIM by building temples/churches and other places of worship. But while doing so he is nurturing illwill and hatred and disharmony amongst the people. These two . that is trying to please GOD and Satan will not go together! We cannot please GOD unless we take care of the peole around us and share the sorrows and happiness with them. Any amount of penitance and sacrifice will not save us , unless we do our legitimate duty to the society, honestly and devoutly with prejudice to NONE.

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