When it comes to doing good or doing harm, there tend to be four types of people:

1 ) A person who benefits others who at the same timebenefits himself, and that springs from his wisdom, love and eager concern for others and his good relationship with them.

2 ) A person who helps others even if it involves himselfbeing harmed in some way. This type is characterised by his self-sacrifice, his sparing no efforts, and his energy. In reality he has not actually harmed himself but has benefited spiritually. Asthe Lord saind, "Whoever would lose his life... will find it". (Matt10:39)

3 ) A third type of person benefits himself at the expense of others. This is the selfish type who loves himself. He is notfitted for social life nor for the spiritual life.

4 ) A fourth type harms himself and others. He is a personwho is badly behaved or ignorant. It would be better if he didnot exist at all.

Which of these types do you yourself resemble?

A good useful person, which the circle of their goodness would spread out to embrace others?

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Religion is meant to be bread for daily use, not cake for special occasions.