By R. Valencia, S. Bismark
Philippine Daily Inquirer
A PERSON enamored with the false prestige of opulence doesn’t care for moral instruction. Instead, he squanders precious resources on wasteful luxuries that cause misery and anxiety.
A poor man is often in a better situation than a wealthy person, because he understands the difficulties of life. He doesn’t want others to feel his hunger, thirst and pain.
Compassion
We admire men who rise from the pits of poverty and dedicate part of their wealth to ease people’s suffering. Their wealth consists not only of money, but also of compassion and empathy.
Simplicity and honesty despite wealth denote sacrifice and austerity.
A poor man cannot become abnormally fat by overeating. And, because he doesn’t overeat, his senses don’t become overtly disturbed and agitated.
False pride due to wealth and power is a huge stumbling block for spiritual liberation and freedom.
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