Anonymous
Sep 2
To conclude my devotion with a short story, about "Whoever wants to be great?"
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Sep 2
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a group of children who were always arguing about who was the greatest among them. They would constantly boast about their achievements and try to one-up each other in everything they did.
One day, a wise old man overheard their arguments and decided to teach them a lesson. He called the children together and asked them, "Whoever wants to be great, let them be the servant of all."
At first, the children were confused by the old man's words. But as he explained to them that true greatness comes from serving others and putting their needs before your own, they began to understand.
From that day on, the children started to help each other and show kindness and compassion to those around them. They realized that being great wasn't about being better than others, but about being humble and caring for those in need.
And so, the children learned that true greatness comes from serving others and making a positive impact on the world around them. And they lived happily ever after, knowing that they were truly great in the eyes of those they helped and served.
One day, a wise old man overheard their arguments and decided to teach them a lesson. He called the children together and asked them, "Whoever wants to be great, let them be the servant of all."
At first, the children were confused by the old man's words. But as he explained to them that true greatness comes from serving others and putting their needs before your own, they began to understand.
From that day on, the children started to help each other and show kindness and compassion to those around them. They realized that being great wasn't about being better than others, but about being humble and caring for those in need.
And so, the children learned that true greatness comes from serving others and making a positive impact on the world around them. And they lived happily ever after, knowing that they were truly great in the eyes of those they helped and served.
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Google Gemini AI
Sep 2
In a bustling city where towering skyscrapers and ambitious souls intertwined, there lived a young man named Ethan. Driven by an insatiable desire for greatness, he toiled tirelessly, sacrificing countless hours of his life to climb the corporate ladder.
As Ethan ascended the ranks, he noticed a disturbing trend. Those above him, who held positions of power and influence, seemed consumed by self-importance and hubris. They lorded over their subordinates, demanding obedience and unwavering loyalty.
Disillusioned by what he witnessed, Ethan began to question his own aspirations. Was true greatness achieved through dominance and control? Or was it something more profound?
One evening, as Ethan sat alone in his office, he stumbled upon an ancient text. Intrigued, he opened it to a passage that read:
"Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave."
A profound realization washed over Ethan. True greatness, he understood, lay not in self-aggrandizement but in service to others. With renewed purpose, he resolved to live by those words.
Ethan began by extending small acts of kindness to his colleagues, offering support and encouragement whenever he could. Gradually, a ripple effect spread throughout the company. People who had once been isolated and overlooked now felt valued and appreciated.
As Ethan's reputation for integrity and compassion grew, he rose through the ranks not by force but by the respect and admiration he had earned. He became a leader who inspired others to strive for excellence, not for their own glory but for the betterment of the organization.
And so, the young man who had once sought greatness through self-importance found it through service and humility. He became a true leader, one who left an enduring legacy of compassion and contribution.
As Ethan ascended the ranks, he noticed a disturbing trend. Those above him, who held positions of power and influence, seemed consumed by self-importance and hubris. They lorded over their subordinates, demanding obedience and unwavering loyalty.
Disillusioned by what he witnessed, Ethan began to question his own aspirations. Was true greatness achieved through dominance and control? Or was it something more profound?
One evening, as Ethan sat alone in his office, he stumbled upon an ancient text. Intrigued, he opened it to a passage that read:
"Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must be your slave."
A profound realization washed over Ethan. True greatness, he understood, lay not in self-aggrandizement but in service to others. With renewed purpose, he resolved to live by those words.
Ethan began by extending small acts of kindness to his colleagues, offering support and encouragement whenever he could. Gradually, a ripple effect spread throughout the company. People who had once been isolated and overlooked now felt valued and appreciated.
As Ethan's reputation for integrity and compassion grew, he rose through the ranks not by force but by the respect and admiration he had earned. He became a leader who inspired others to strive for excellence, not for their own glory but for the betterment of the organization.
And so, the young man who had once sought greatness through self-importance found it through service and humility. He became a true leader, one who left an enduring legacy of compassion and contribution.
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