God is Patient

The Bible says Jesus knows that Judas Escariot will betray him but it makes no sense that they will allow that to happen. I would think this is a sarcasm. Jesus has been deceived with the faith and cries of Escariot. That is the logical thing that happened. The betrayal came as a surprise to them because Escariot is one of them in the inner circle. The members hanged him Escariot.

Hebrews 6
1Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, 2Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. 3And this will we do, if God permit. 4For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.

When you already know the doctrines of Jesus and you disregard it, its like crucifying him again because you shamed him again. In disobeying the doctrines of Jesus, you shame yourself, your loved ones, your family, your Church and those who have high hopes that you are doing good works. Its like when people in recent history put the image of Jesus in the cross crucified. You are putting him in shame because the original cross has no image of Jesus in it. The meaning of the cross is Welcome. Although as we always maintained, we are after the spiritual. Follow the doctrines of Jesus and will not shame further.

I think Jesus is a learned man that is why the apostles call him a God. The miracles I discussed before there is no supernatural happenings there. Its like when you describe a beautiful woman that she is an angel because she is amazing.

It seemed to me that Jesus was rescued and it was an incredible undertaking that made Thomas doubt. Oh man I don't know where I am going with this. Okay just go with it. The Roman soldiers gambled in letting Jesus go. To be clear this is symbolic, the soldiers let Jesus go thus taking a chance with their own lives.

Hey guys, I think I better read the whole New Testament to have a clearer picture of what happened here. For starters, I think the New Testament is a commentary of Jesus and the Apostles about the Old Testament. The main commenters are Luke, Matthew, John and Mark are focused on the doctrines of Jesus. While the rest of the books are more on the history and correspondence of the secret society. 

I am hoping that you will understand the doctrines of Jesus that is why I am continuously communicating with you. I also have faith that you communicate with me so I know what it is to have patience. 

Hey guys @ 3:00 Soul Power!

I just want to share this cause I like the film and the soundtrack. 'Sharon Stone' is the Avenger who comes back to town to avenge his father's death. 'Gene Hackman' the Antagonist who kills his arrogant son 'Leonardo DiCaprio' and 'Russel Crowe' is a Priest who becomes a Sheriff who becomes a Slave who becomes a Gladiator.

Holy Kiss

Romans 16

1 I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea: 2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.

3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus: 4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ. 6 Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us. 7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me. 8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord. 9 Salute Urbane, our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved. 10 Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household. 11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. 12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord. 13 Salute Rufus chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. 14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them. 15 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them. 16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

The Holy Kiss described here is to offer his or her life to the Church. Like to curtsey when infront of royalty. To bow for the Japanese. For Filipinos, the hand-kissing. The Buddhists, Hindu, Muslims and most cultures, they have their own type of bow too. See the above-underlined terms: LAID DOWN THEIR NECKS. The Early Christians laid their necks in salutation. This is the Holy Kiss.

Allegiance or membership is voluntary and unconditional because we have free will and love comes natural. When you impose your beliefs to people, its like executing them.

This is why I believe Eddard Stark shouldn't have been executed. I mean, come on man. Cruel that man.

Follow Jesus

Matthew 8
21 And another of his disciples said unto him, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father. 22 But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.

The dead are wallowing in sins, ignorance and stupidity. Let the dead glorify the dead. You guys who are living have found a new heaven and a new earth. So go and explore your new world. Procreate, have fun and help other people. Baptize other people with your light. Influence them with your thinking, words and actions

Follow Jesus. Avoid all appearances of evil. Women should behave modestly, honorably and with self-control. Men as leaders should show people how it is to be modest, honorable and disciplined. Absolutely NO to same-sex relationships. You are dead in spirit if you continue the corruption. 

To be clear, I am not judging nor condemning anyone in the video because they do not know the law. Now that you know the doctrines of Jesus, go and sin no more.

Corrupt

: cause to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain.

: change or debase by making errors or unintentional alterations.

Follow the doctrines of Jesus in this blog. Do not change or debase it.

James 4
17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

I have a special affinity with nuns because I studied in a Catholic school of the Religious for the Virgin Mary (RVM) nuns from grade school to high school. I think the rainbows here meant the Eunuchs because you can learn from these people also. However avoid all appearances of evil. No to same-sex relationships. If the Eunuchs are modest, honorable and disciplined and they follow the doctrines of Jesus, I will follow their works.

Early History of the RCC

Lord Jesus Christ is the Founding Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church. Because it is implied in the Bible. The Bible talks of a Bishop and Deacons. When Jesus retired because of family, he appointed Simon Peter as the new Lord. Jesus remains as an adviser for the Church.

Matthew 16
13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. 15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ.

So people are wondering, if this is the Church of Jesus, why didn't he name it after his own name? Why choose Roman Catholic Church? See the underlined verse above. THE DISCIPLES SHOULD TELL NO MAN THAT HE WAS JESUS THE CHRIST. Understand now people? There is a need for secrecy and my opinion is that there is hostility between Church and State. Although the main reason I think is the humbleness being preached in the Bible that all the members decided on the name of Roman Catholic Church. Because Jesus was not afraid of physical harm to himself. I think he was thinking of his loved ones and that they always be safe. The proof is Jesus did not attempted to escape from the government authorities.

1 Timothy 3
1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.    2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; 3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; 5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil. 7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. 11 Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. 12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. 13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

http://lukasabridged.blogspot.com/2015/06/jesus-is-first-bishop.html
http://lukasabridged.blogspot.com/2015/06/jesus-as-adviser.html
http://lukasabridged.blogspot.com/2015/05/how-to-elect-leader.html


It is also written that Jesus said to Simon Peter that the latter will deny him 3 times when Jesus was being persecuted or scrutinized by the good cops and the bad cops because Jesus was courting the special woman. I think this is a coded message that means Simon Peter reluctantly accepts the leadership of the Catholic Church cause Jesus gets married. This is Simon Peter's song.

So I asked earlier if Simon Peter marries. From the song of Dan Fogelberg, Simon Peter travels to foreign places cause he stay in some motels, for Church and pleasure presumably. And from Peter Cetera song, Simon Peter falls in love with a foreign beauty and he intends to marry her. Of course this is just speculation cause it needs proof from the Bible. I know that this seems like a funny connection cause I heard Chicago and Peter, So just treat this as fiction until I find further proof in the Bible.

2 Peter 3
8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

In the two letters of Peter to early christians, he acknowledges Jesus as the founder. And in the verses above, he is saying the leadership of Jesus is the same as his leadership. He speaks as Lord Simon Peter here and he holds on to the Doctrines of Jesus. That is the meaning of one day with the Lord is same as thousand years.

1 Peter 5
13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

Peter has a son named Marcus. As having a Christian way of living, we can assume Peter married.

Were Early Christians members of a secret society? I'm not saying a vigilante like Batman but primarily to help people.

Hey guys, read up on this. http://biblehub.com/kjv/revelation/20.htm

I think John is saying here that after the leadership of Peter, there emerged a tyrant leader and the doctrines of the Bible were sealed. John writes in hope that future generations can decode this and go back to the doctrines of Jesus.

I had this conclusion because John said "Rev 20:6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years." He mentioned thousand years on which Peter has described both his reign and Jesus' reign within the period. Its like John quoted Peter on this.

"Rev. 20:7 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison, 8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea."

The secret society has been exposed. And the members were persecuted.

A Thousand Years is symbolic of the reign of Jesus and Peter. When people start following the doctrines of Jesus again is the start of Thousand Years more reign of Love.

Revelation 20
9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. 10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. 12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

To continue, the books were opened one by one meaning goodness prevailed over the centuries as there are many religions and institutions which goals are to help people, educate them and unite them. Basically they convey love. They have read and followed some of the doctrines of Jesus and some have the doctrines written in their hearts. These people are written in the book of life. But those who endure shall be saved so keep doing good. We just have to explain the correct meaning of the Doctrines of Jesus and follow it. The corrupted people are not listed in the book of life because they are still dead, wallowing in sins, ignorance and stupidity.

Catholic Traditions

1. Cross. The Cross is a Welcome symbol. We make the sign of the Cross to be friendly to everyone.

Colossians 3
16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

2. Baby Baptism. Traditions are allowed in the Bible as long as it has a good purpose. In this case, to welcome the baby to the world, we have celebration with family, relatives, friends and guests. As parents, we want all nations be witness to our love for our baby. It says in the Bible. And also for the birth certificate. Of course the baby doesn't know anything about the doctrines. That is what the Confirmation is for. Why would you immerse a baby in a tub of water or swimming pool? The baby might get drowned. So sprinkling is okay.

3. Confirmation. I haven't had my Confirmation yet but from my understanding is to confirm that you understand the doctrines. To make official of becoming a Catholic which calls for another celebration. This is my opinion here, the Catholic Church should test the Candidate for Confirmation to see if the person knows the doctrines. And also investigate the kind of life the person lives to see if the person has Christian Living. So it is not supposed to be automatic. Until Confirmation, the candidate is in Limbo. As we said, the Bible is after the Spirit. There's no argument if there is sprinkling here again.

4. Wedding

5. Inter-Religious Dialogues.

6. Kneeling. Has royal origins. Like of citizens being knighted.

7. Funeral. Be calm folks.  Death is a natural progression for us so just trust in the will of God and do good works. My belief is that we should cremate the lifeless body and the ashes should be put in the earth. Ashes to ashes it says in the Bible.

Good Tomatoes

Ecclesiastes 10
1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left.

A bad tomato affects the whole basket of tomatoes. You can observe nature. Just like there's a stinking smell in a little scandal. What you do is throw out the bad tomato or you put the good tomatoes in a new basket. In other words, change your bad habits and sin no more.

But does dead flies really send forth a stinking savour to the perfume house? a little folly in him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour? Have you smelled dead flies in your house? Nope, you can't smell it but it is unsightly so you throw the dead flies out. How much more in a perfume house? A little foolishness is of little effect to the reputation of a wise man. Just like in a Church where there are traditions you do not like. If you don't like the tradition, take no part in it. While for the Church, you have to evaluate what those dead flies in your house and then take it out. Because the Doctrines of the Bible has a rock foundation and it is constant. Its when you added traditions that you make dead flies.

Because we are after the spirit. We talked about that the right hand here means your strong hand because the other is the off-hand. Because there are also left-handers who have the right hand as the off-hand. This means you should be level-headed, not too wise for your own good and not too foolish in love. Likewise you should not be too arrogant because you provoke people. Neither too humble cause people will be disappointed in you. The work is easy when you use the right and the left hand together.

Tomatoes are one of the plants I want to grow. Credits to this site for the technology.
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Date the Girl

Date the girl who waits. She knows good things are worth waiting for. Find her smiling to herself as she browses through books in an indie book store.  Find her laughing heartily in a group of friends at a cafe in town.

The girl who waits is one moment the sweet girl next door, and the next moment, the life of a party.

It’s easy to spot the girl who waits. Oblivious to her surroundings, she charms those around her with her confidence and her bubbly personality. You know you’ve found the girl who waits when you see a girl happy just being herself. When you see her, start a conversation and make her laugh. You can be certain it’s her if she infects you with joy without even trying.

The girl who waits doesn’t worry or envy when she sees her friends happily in love. Because deep down she knows it’s a matter of time before she gets her turn.

She’s confident enough to not to settle with just anyone, because the girl who waits is the girl who loves not when she’s lonely. The girl who waits, understands the difference between being alone and being lonely.

Ask her out on a date. Know she’ll refuse because chances are, she’s got plans of her own. But don’t stop trying, because when she finally opens up to you, you will realize that the wait was worth the while.

Date the girl who waits. She’ll never take you for granted. After months or even years of holding out for the right guy, appreciation and commitment come naturally. She won’t back out of the relationship after years of dating, citing reasons of uncertainty of whether you’re the one, because you know she has done everything she has needed to as a singleton and she has met sufficient guys to know you’re the one she wants to be with. She’ll be thankful for every moment with you because the activities she once had to do alone, she now has you as company.

Take her out on a date. You’ll experience appreciation and desire when she naturally reaches out for your hand. Date the girl who waits, because when she finally entrusts you with her heart, you know she’s true to you.

Fall in love with the girl who waits. She has gone through sufficient heartbreaks to know how to love. She understands the delicate balance of personal space and couple time. Having been a swinging bachelorette, you can be certain that she has a life of her own. She won’t be clingy and neither will she stop you from hanging with the boys. She’ll be the best friend who taunts you to make your soccer watching experience fun but she’ll also be the sweet girl who’ll cuddle you at home on a rainy day.

The girl who waits would have a life of her own. She’ll tell you about her backpack adventures. She’ll take you to her favorite hideouts. She’ll strum you a song on her guitar and watch her favorite movies snuggling up with you. She’ll take you to meet her friends. She’ll hold your hand and take you on new escapades.

Date the girl who waits, because she is the girl who knows what she’s looking for. If she chooses to be with you, you can be definite it wasn’t because of convenience or loneliness.  Treasure the girl who waits, because she, who doesn’t settle despite it all, is the girl who will love you for you.

Love the girl who waits. She’s confident and happy by herself, but chooses to let you in despite knowing you could very well hurt her. If she forsakes her freedom for you, keep her. If she can love you without any baggage from her previous heartbreaks and failed relationships, don’t just love her back.  Love her, and even more.

Maybe you’ve met her, maybe you haven’t. But when you finally do, don’t let her go.

http://jcatalogue.com/date-girl-waits/

I saw this just now. I think its a good guide for bachelors and bachelorettes.

1 Timothy
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

There is evil in this world and I want to protect you from these people. Hope you people get the picture.

Of course you can have broided hair, or gold or pearls or costly array as long as it does not hurt your budget cause we are after the spiritual - being modest, honorable and having self-control.

Photo Bomber

I say go on with the construction of the Torre de Manila according to the contract agreed upon. Honor Rizal in applying his principles like The pen is mightier than the sword among others. The Bible says we are after the spirit. Avoid every appearances of evil. I don't see evil in the building.

The suggestion of uprooting and rotating the monument 180 degrees to avoid the 'photo bomber' is an unnecessary waste of time and resources and even disrespectful cause its like the Rizal Monument conforming to the Torre de Manila. What the government should do is to educate the country more on the literature of our forefathers.

Rizal says 'He that knows not to love his own language, is worse than beasts and putrid fish'. While Bonifacio says it perfectly 'What kind of love is more pure and more majestic, like the love for your native country. What kind of love? Theres nothing more, nothing.'

The construction of the Torre de Manila is necessary for progress. Like what happened to the Petronas Twin Towers of Malaysia. Buildings now 'photo bombs' the two towers but because the commercial value is high there, progress has to come. Of course we can argue that all of these are buildings but the Petronas Twin Towers has become the symbol of Malaysia that is the equivalent of the Rizal Monument.

As you can see, when we have problems we search for same situations in the past and in other countries. Its just research guys. So do not be lazy and have the initiative for solutions. This is like lawyers citing earlier cases to make their arguments which is eventually the decision of the judge.

Come on guys, let us have a new Philippines, in thinking, in words and in works.

http://lukasabridged.blogspot.com/2015/03/one-republic.html


Speaking of lawyers, I read somewhere that the leading profession in the USA is lawyers. Why the need for many lawyers? Is it because of divorce problems? Then you do not follow the doctrines of the Bible. Because you go for the lust of the flesh and not the spirit of love. That is the causes of divorce. Young people should get themselves an education and a career first so that they are now ready for a relationship - emotionally, physically and financially especially for men who should take care of the bill when on a date.

The women must let the men persevere in chasing them not only to prove their love but because when they marry, its the women who have to persevere. Its because the women have to carry the baby in the tummy for nine months and the pain of giving birth. So that is why husbands not supposed to bring more problems for their wives.

And for gays you have to persevere that you have no partner and no sexual acts. That is your load to carry according to the Doctrines of the Bible. You can have friends and obviously you can also contribute to society with your education and talent.

Matthew 24
12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

When you marry, it means that both of you are committed to each other and despite the arguments and unfair behavior, you shall endure the marriage until the end. So this is another verse on marriage, that this be a witness into all nations you declare your love for each other. 'I want it to be known to the people in the North, the South, the West, the East and anywhere else that I declare You Are The One I love.'

Desiderata

Desiderata

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,

and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender

be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly;

and listen to others,

even the dull and the ignorant;

they too have their story.

*From the Bible - Go to a room, close the door and windows meaning the five senses and pray or meditate. Try all spirits. Prove them right or wrong.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,

they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,

you may become vain and bitter;

for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans

*However, avoid all appearances of evil. The Bible speaks of the Parable of the Talents. Each person is given talent according to his abilities. Its up to you to find out your talent and develop it. 

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;

it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs;

for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;

many persons strive for high ideals;

and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither be cynical about love;

for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment

it is as perennial as the grass.

*The Bible speaks of new heavens and new earths. Although in my experience, its not common as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,

gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,

be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you,

no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,

whatever you conceive Him to be,

and whatever your labors and aspirations,

in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

*Leave the doctrines of the Bible and have a personal relationship with God.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,

it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.

Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952.

Two Sides to a Coin

Matthew 1916 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments. 18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, 19 Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 20 The young man saith unto him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. 22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

People we must not mis-understand this. It just means when you find someone other than Jesus who has great qualities and you love him, then go for him. I hope you guys understand the implication to religions. My gut feel is that the young man who questioned Jesus is a Buddhist. It follows that he went away happily as well cause he found a like-minded spirit.

However it can also mean that this is an arrogant young man we're talking about and what he says isn't the truth about his religion. How will we know if the religion has the same spirit as the Bible? Buddhism speaks of the Golden rule which is in the Bible. The Golden rule is about love. So if the religion is a religion of hate, it is not from the Bible.

Guard Talk

So I've been malling today and not much I can tell you because the only interaction I have is a small talk with a lady guard. Cause I was sitting on the stairs when she called me that its against the law. The VIPs pass that way so I shouldn't be blocking the way. So I said what if a VIP sits there. No way a VIP sits there, she says. I told her I sat there. She asks me if am VIP. I did not answer to give her the benefit of the doubt.

So I seen her again going around, so I ask Ma'am what's the logbook for? She says its for listing the important activities for the day. I did not press on. Why are you doing the rounds? Who checks on you? There are many CCTV's around the mall. Okay at this point, I quit the questioning.

One time I asked the guard in Luneta, How many are you guards in here? He says around 25. He asks me You applying for a guard position? I usually get that remark. Do I look like a security guard? Perhaps its the black safety shoes and/or the black pants that I usually wear. It gets irritating at times. Another one is the Pacquiao reference, its the beard and sometimes I let my mustache grow. But come on man, is every bearded or mustached filipino is Pacquiao? Crazy.

You know I've always been comfortable with guards cause I grow up with them as teammates in bowling tournaments. And in my line of work, the guard is important to me because of the logbook. Yes I actually know what they put in there. The coming in and out of people visiting the site, the check-in of vehicles and delivery reports. And they are reliable with these reports. The two people you trust in the site is the guard and the warehouseman because that is your team.

Actually some guards earn more than engineers because of the hazard pay. Thats the one with shotguns and armalites and accompanies the guys with the money bag in the armored vans. The next would be the on-site guards and the least I would think are the ones in the malls. Because they seldom have clashes with criminal elements and the worse would be the thieves who uses hammers in looting from jewelry stores.

I think the best prevention to deter this gang and other types is to put a dragnet on the perimeter. Like a tripwire. You put up like a wall with few entrances so this is where you conduct thorough inspection. Unlike the situation in malls today, there are many points of attack. I can bring in a hammer in there and the guards wouldn't know of it. Ask me how, I wouldn't tell you. Hehehe.

So I remember the time I was in a bank in Malaysia, you never would have guessed it. There is no security guard in the bank! Yes I scanned the crowd several times. Later a bumblebee went in the open door and went zigzagging across the room until it finds the fixed glass window and repeatedly tries to get through it. So what I did was get a plastic bag and catch with it the bee against the glass. I throw it out of the bank. I was expecting a slow clap from people or at least a little nod of appreciation but nothing. I was deeply disappointed.

Actually I'm just kidding. The mall is well-guarded.