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Commandment (for all are affected by terror here and abroad)

Topic: Death and DyingBy Walt F.J. GoodridgePublished Recently added

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Thou shalt not just stand idly bynwhile others might be savednor take freedom for granted stillnwhile others are enslaved

Thou shalt not forsake othersnwho through sickness are in neednor overlook the faminenand the many we could feed

Thou shalt not through indifferencenmiss the chance to simply pausenand choose to lend a helping handnno matter what the cause

COMMENTARY:
Yesterday, I came across the story of Elie Wiesel, a World War II concentration camp survivor who has dedicated his life to helping others. In the article Elie was asked about people's indifference and arrogance. He replied that he meets so many sensitive people from all walks of life that he couldn't generalize. In fact, he added:

'A doctor in New York read a quote of mine that sparked her involvement. "Somebody had asked me, "[Mr Wiesel], What is the most important commandment in the Bible?" and I said, "Thou shalt not stand idly by." So she packed up her office and went to Macedonia.." '

As a service to those who've requested it, here is a link to a compilation of sites with ways to help. http://www.eurweb.com/articles/headlines/09142001/headlines409709142001.cfm

Walt's Friday Inspiration #212
Commandmentn?Walt F.J. Goodridgen"I share what I know,nso that others may grow!"nemail: Walt@waltgoodridge.com nnnn

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