Press Conference with JesusBy Lairam Vapual
A press conference was recently held in Bethlehem in which Jesus answered questions raised by some people.
CNN: Well ... Umm... Let me take the first opportunity to ask you a question. Terrorist attacks, wars, killings and hatreds are rampant in America, in the Middle East and in many parts of the world. So what's wrong with the world?
Jesus: Many people have forgotten to love their neighbors as themselves. .... Even if they do remember, they use their own definition of "neighbors." They neglect the power of love. Instead they use the power of man made weapons, even destroying themselves. Remember, violence will only beget violence.... I tell you the truth, love is more powerful than gun or bomb or any highly sophisticated weapon. The only way to overcome evil is to overcome it with love.
BBC: One question, please. Umm!! In many parts of Europe, as people become richer they become less happy and less grateful. What's happened to them?
Jesus: True happiness cannot be found in material possession and riches. Sadly, people pay too much attention on how to get. So they forget how to give back. They also forget that it is more blessed to give than to receive. And people are only concerned about themselves. If they can learn how to care for others and be concerned about them, they will have happiness and a grateful heart. Remember this: God showed His love by giving His one and only Son to the world that people may have true happiness and joy.
Jesus: True happiness cannot be found in material possession and riches. Sadly, people pay too much attention on how to get. So they forget how to give back. They also forget that it is more blessed to give than to receive. And people are only concerned about themselves. If they can learn how to care for others and be concerned about them, they will have happiness and a grateful heart. Remember this: God showed His love by giving His one and only Son to the world that people may have true happiness and joy.
NHK: Well?. corruption and injustices can be seen in most of Asia. What's the best way to get rid of them?
Jesus: Leaders of many nations, organizations and churches no longer regard themselves as servants of the people. They rule over the people with power and authority instead of serving them. On the other hand, every citizen also has a moral responsibility to be true to himself and to serve. Remember, even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.
Jesus: Leaders of many nations, organizations and churches no longer regard themselves as servants of the people. They rule over the people with power and authority instead of serving them. On the other hand, every citizen also has a moral responsibility to be true to himself and to serve. Remember, even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.
The UN: There is countless number of hungry and poor people around the world. And in many parts of Africa and Asia, people are skipping meals due to extreme poverty. Many have simply no place to call home. What's the best solution to this, please?
Jesus: You are the solution. It's a matter of whether you are willing to do it or not. People are starving to death not because the world does not have enough food for them. It is because people who have food do not want to share it with them. Always remember: I have come to this world that people may have life, and have it abundantly. And I want my people to fulfill the purpose for which I have come. Love one another, care for one another, serve one another and share with one another what you have. This is the true meaning and the essence of Christmas.
*This drama was showed at Onnuri Church by Onnuri Myanmar Community on December 25, 2004 in South Korea.*
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