Building Life

Consideration for Others victorious and the defeated—continues in various forms. That competition, that challenge, is the only ladder of all human progress. In this process, one nation falls and another rises, yet overall humanity’s journey moves forward toward development. The defeated nation can meet the rising challenge and become dominant again; but complaints and protests will not lead it anywhere in God’s world. A revenge-based interpretation only creates feelings of hatred. In contrast, an interpretation based on natural laws inspires a person to face the challenge before him and regain his lost position—with even greater strength than before. CONSIDERATION FOR OTHERS Let us consider that you are driving your car on the road when you see another car coming from the opposite direction. At that moment, you have two choices. One is to continue driving in the middle of the road as before. The other is to steer your car to the side and let the oncoming vehicle pass. What should you do in such a situation? You always steer your car to the side. If you keep driving straight, your car will crash into the oncoming vehicle. The outcome will be that instead of reaching your destination, you might end up in a cemetery or end up in the hospital with injuries. But when you move your car to the side, both you and your