There Are No Distinctions in Status Between Different Duties
By Lin Sen, China Growing up, the men were always in charge in my family, and my dad had the final say in everything. He never did any housework; thin…
Reflections on the Idea of “Do your best to faithfully handle whatever other people have entrusted to you”
By Cheng Zhi, China When I was young, I often saw my dad helping other families with their tasks, and no matter who came to him with a need, he would…
I No Longer Rely on My Children for Care in My Old Age
By Qingsong, China In 2001, I accepted Almighty God’s work of the last days. In 2020, I was diagnosed with a cerebral infarction and heart disease. I…
Is the Idea of Raising Children to Care for You in Old Age Correct?
By Zhang Yingnan, China Since I was a child, I always heard people of my parents’ generation talk about raising children to care for them in old age.…
After My Hopes for My Son to Care for Me in My Old Age Were Shattered
By Wang Yan, China Since I could remember, I often heard elders talk about how lucky such and such a person was, as their children were filial. When …
Is Repaying Someone’s Kindness a Principle for Self-Conduct?
By Li Chun, China One day in February 2022, the church leader asked me to write an evaluation of Wu Jun. I was startled and thought, “The church is do…
Is It a Correct Approach to Be Faithful With Others’ Entrustments?
By Yin An, China My grandfather was a person of great prestige in our village and he was always happy to help others. When I was young, he and my gran…
Is the View “A Kindness Received Should Be Gratefully Repaid” Correct?
By Pei Zhiming, China In early 2017, my neighbor Li Lan preached Almighty God’s gospel of the last days to me. After a period of investigation, I conf…
Is “Being Tolerant of Others” Really Good Humanity?
By Li Kun, China In 2022, I was watering newcomers in the church, and I noticed that the church leader Liu Jing only focused on her own primary respon…
Is "Being Strict With Yourself and Tolerant of Others" Truly a Virtue?
By Li Jia, China Before, I always thought that I should be tolerant and generous to others, be considerate of their feelings and understand their dif…
Is Respecting the Old and Caring for the Young the Mark of a Good Person?
By Zhou Zhou, China I was born into a traditional Chinese family. Ever since I was young, my parents taught me to be a well-educated, sensible, and po…
My Misgivings Over Practicing the Truth
By Jiang Ping, China In September 2021, I was responsible for an item of church work, and Zhao Ting was the team leader. When everyone would discuss w…
Reflections on Not Doing to Others What You Wouldn’t Want Done to Yourself
By Bai Xue, South Korea I had so many problems cropping up in my duty, both big and small. Some were from being too careless, and some were from not …
Should We Live by Traditional Virtues?
By Edwige, France When I was in elementary school, there was a text that left a deep impression on me—the story of Kong Rong giving up pears. Kong Ron…
