It’s Better to be Unfair

"Do not oppose evil with evil" Mt. 5:39

Let me introduce you to something that you might not hear before.

It’s something that you might not want to experience, but you need to.
It’s something that the world might not teach you, but you need to learn it.
It’s something that you might avoid doing, but I advise you to practice it.

What is that? 

Don’t be fair.
Yes, you hear me right. 
Be unfair!
Please don’t get me wrong. I’m not telling you to become bad.
I’m telling you to become “extremely” good to combat what is bad.

Look at this.

When someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn and offer the other. Is this fair?
When someone gets your shirt, give your coat as well. Is this fair?
When someone forces you to walk one mile, walk also the second mile. Is this fair?
When someone barrows from you, never expect that it will be returned. Is this fair?
When someone gets something from you, don’t demand it back. Is this fair?

I don’t think so. But why Jesus is summoning us to do these.

The answer- To be fair!
Yes, we need to be unfair, to be fair. Confusing? Maybe, but never doubt it.
Christianity is all about them, and if we are not ready for these;
I think we’re being unfair to our identity.

Listen. Generous giving and loving made us really a Christian.

And we can only do them better if we will learn not always to get what we deserve,
But to give what is deserving to others,
Yes, when we learn not to demand love, but to share love even more to those who don’t
love us.

How is your loving? How is your giving? Is it a Christ-like loving and giving?

Let us pray. Generous Father, teach me to be generous in giving and loving, not only to
those who are lovable but to those who needs them the most. Amen.

   
Want to see how this so called "Spirituality of Unfairness" works? Click this link and be inspired!

THE PANATANG PASAHERO

It’s me again Kapasahero!

WELCOME to the PANATANG PASAHERO!

Together with our PASAHERO Ticket, we also launched yesterday the PANATANG PASAHERO by distributing PANATANG PASAHERO bookmarks. (Many thanks to all the people who generously received them)

PANATANG PASAHERO states some Jeepney etiquette that a pasahero (passenger) like you can observe to promote safe and inspiring travel. By practicing them, you can cultivate generosity in your heart by always making yourself available and respectful to your “kapasahero” (co-passenger) whether known to you or a stranger.

Its basic premise: “Kapag natutong magpahalaga ang isang tao sa kanyang kapwa pasahero, matuto rin syang magmahal kahit kanino.” (When someone learns to value his co-passengers, he will also learn to love whoever).

The first part of the PANATANG PASAHERO (see picture 1) presents the 2 basic etiquettes of pasahero: Waking up early and smiling always. It also includes the habit of falling in line when riding and giving seats to those most in need like the elderly and differently able persons.

The second part (see picture 2) depicts some attitudes that a pasahero should exhibit while already in the jeepney (or any means of transportation). This includes sharing seats, paying honest fare using smaller bills, giving a hand to the fare of his co-passengers, and being respectful and considerate to people around him.

The third part (see picture 3) shows some acts that the pasahero shouldn’t do while inside (or even outside) public transport like smoking and littering. It also invites the pasahero to take care of his belongings and making sure it doesn’t frustrate other passengers.  It also promotes positive disposition while traveling.

And lastly, (see picture 4) this part confirms again the identity and commitment of the pasahero to be a good example and a generous passenger. In doing so, he knows that all of these he can only fulfill with the help of God.

There are still other jeepney etiquttes that can be practice by a pasahero that was not directly stated here in our bookmark. But I assure you; just observing what’s in our bookmark, you can already observe all. (Kindly click the link above, PASAHERO ACT: Be a generous Passenger to see other jeepney etiquette that I’m telling you)

I hope I was able to give you a good background of the PANATANG PASAHERO bookmark. I urge you to grab a copy of it and let’s prepare a safe and inspiring travel for all!

Once again, thank you for your generosity.

May God bless you more!

_Bro Chad

P.S. If ever you still have concerns, please feel free to reach me through my email: campusmin_chad@yahoo.com or at Facebook: www.facebook.com/Richard Vergara or facebook/Iampasahero.  Thank you very much.

THE PASAHERO TICKET

Hi there Kapasahero!

Welcome to a more GENEROUS YOU!

Thank you for generously visiting and launching with us today the PASAHERO TICKET. To help you be acquainted with this initiative, I invite you to read the presentation below. I hope this will give you a good idea of the pasahero ticket and how it can help you create a more generous “YOU” and a more generous world.

So what are we waiting!? Let us now ride for an inspiring and generous life!

THE PASAHERO TICKET

WHAT: The ticket presents the 3rd act of a pasahero- Being a GENEROUS SAVER! This act moves and reminds the pasahero to save not only for himself but also FOR OTHERS.

WHY: This act helps the pasahero to develop inner and external expressions of generosity. Inwardly, it helps him to develop the character of wise (and holy) budgeting, saving, prioritizing, concern and compassion. Externally, it will give him the opportunity to give material help to people who will come for his aid.

HOW: There are 3 basic steps to practice this act:

1. BUDGET: The pasahero is invited to look into his resources; helping him to see a certain amount that can be save for others. Budgeting can also help him find where and how he will save this amount.
2. SAVE: Once the amount is determined, he will devotedly (with the help of God) to save this every day. He will also write the amount to the pasahero ticket (see red arrow), the day when he started to practice the act (see yellow arrow) and his name (see blue arrow) to remind him of this commitment.
3. GIVE: The pasahero is now invited to use his saving to generously help others in their material or financial needs.

WHERE: The pasahero is advised to keep the accomplished pasahero ticket and have it posted to the official iampasahero page at facebook. By doing this, he can also inspire other to continuously practice this act. This will also give us an idea of the total approximation of the amount we are all saving for others.

Note: You (the pasahero) are the one to keep your savings and also the one to decide to whom and how you will going to use it. So I invite you to be committed and honest with it.

So that’s your pasahero ticket. Your ticket to a more inspiring and generous life!

If you still have some questions and suggestions, please feel free to contact me at any of the following:

Email: campusmin_chad@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richard.vergara.33 or  www.facebook.com/Iampasahero

Once again, thank you for your generosity.
Join us today and discover a more inspiring and generous you!

May God bless you more!

_Bro. Chad

P.S. You can also click the link above the PASAHERO ACT: The generous Saver for more insformation. Thank you