Sunday, April 08, 2012

Gandhi's Seven Deadly Sins

I read today that Gandhi taught the students at his ashram in India that there are, in his worldview, seven deadly sins.  They are:
1. Politics without principle
2.Wealth without work
3. Commerce without morality
4. Pleasure without conscience
5. Education without character
6. Science without humanity
7. Worship without sacrifice.

I believe that these tenets show just how deeply Gandhi was influenced by Christianity, and especially the Sermon on the Mount. How wonderful it would be if we acted in all that we did with these warnings in mind.  I might perhaps change number 6 to read 'Science without humility" which might or might not be an improvement.
My hope is that every one of our lives will be a light in the world and salt on the earth - a life in which every tiny aspect is an act of Worship to Jesus Christ.  Let's live for Jesus.

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