We need to be at the temple at 11.30am this morning...to pay our respects to Grandpa and Auntie Wan. I didn't go to church this morning as i couldn't wake up for the 8.30am service...oh dear
Offering incense to pay my respects...is that wrong? Not sure but i did it. Simply cos Grandma was there and to me, the equation was simple. Me + incense = pay respects to Grandpa and Auntie Wan. No other intentions such as placing any idols above of God, disobeying the ten commandments or whatever. It's just an act to pay respects to my ancestors for goodness sake but Mum wants me to go to a quiet corner and pray for forgiveness. DUH! As i think about this issue, i think maybe my cell leader and Daryl will say i am being individualistic. I may follow the flow but i set my own rules. But all these does not affect my relationship with God or lessen my respect and love for Him.
Once, a friend once told me about how her friend refused to offer joss sticks to his grandma. His mum had to beg him to do so but he refused. To me, this sounded like a grey area. As his mum, she should not force him to offer joss sticks knowing that he is a Christian. As a son, he should not have to let his mum beg him to offer joss sticks as a form of paying respect to his grandma. I would assume (my own assumptions only) that if a non Christian were to see this scene, they might misunderstand that becoming a Christian means becoming unfillial as well. A lot of times, i hear people say "aiya, see la, she/he is Christian, still like that." Hmmm so there is a high standard set for believers of Christ?
After that, all of us went to have lunch buffet at Quality hotel. Wah this weekend is nothing but food haiz...
I believe in God but i am not a perfect person. :)
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You are not wrong, your equation is correct. Do not be so hard on yourself and continue to not let others make you feel as though you did not do enough, remember you are uniquely and wonderfully made, you are not a robot you are a beautiful human being with a lot to share with anyone you feel is worthy and you are also correct in saying that no one is perfect. Only 1 perfect person and that is Jesus Christ and he understands. Thank you for sharing, because your blogs are insightful.Please keep up the good work. Until next time, be kind to yourself and others.
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