CORE VALUES WE NEED TO DEVELOP IN THE PHILIPPINES
Hi friends!
I recently received an article in my email from my cousin and thought it is worth sharing. In the end I have also put my conclusions, so read it.
Why Is The Philippines Poor?
Dear Friends,
Here is a good article sent by Dr. Arsenio Martin of Fort Arthur , Texas …
Enjoy reading..
THE DIFFERENCE
The difference between the poor countries and the rich ones is not the age of
the country. This can be shown by countries like India & Egypt , that are more than 2000 years old, but are poor. On the other hand, Canada , Australia & New Zealand , that 150 years ago were inexpressive, today are developed
countries, and are rich.
The difference between poor & rich countries does not reside in the
available natural resources. Japan has a
limited territory, 80% mountainous, inadequate for agriculture & cattle
raising, but it is the secondworld economy. The country is like animmense floating factory,
importing raw materials from the whole world and exporting manufactured
products.
Another example is Switzerland, which does not plant cocoa but has the best chocolate in the
world. In its little territory they raise animals and plant the soilduring 4 months per year. Not
enough, they produce dairy products of the best quality! It is a small country
that transmits an image of security, order & labor, which made it the
world’s strongest, safest place.
Executives from rich countries who communicate with their counterparts in poor
countries show that there is no significant intellectual difference. Race or skin color are also not important: immigrants labeled lazy in their
countries of origin are the productive power in rich European countries.
What is the difference then? The difference is the attitude of the people,
framed along the years by the education & the culture & flawed
tradition.
On analyzing the behavior of the people in rich & developed countries, we
find that the great majority follow the following principles in their lives:
1. Ethics, as a basic principle.
2. Integrity.
3. Responsibility.
4. Respect to the laws & rules.
5. Respect to the rights of other citizens.
6. Work loving.
7. Strive for savings & investment.
8. Will of super action.
9. Punctuality.
10. and of course…Discipline
In poor countries, only a minority follow these basic principles in their daily
life.
The Philippines is not poor because we lack
natural resources or because nature was cruel to us. In fact, we are supposedly
rich in natural resources.
We are poor because we lack the correct attitude. We lack the will to comply
with and teach these functional principles of rich & developed societies.
If you do not forward this message nothing will happen toyou. Your pet will not die, you
will not be fired, you will not have badluck for seven years, and also, you will not get sick or go
hungry.
But those may happen because of your lack of discipline &laziness
,
your love for intrigue and politics, yourindifference to saving for the future, your stubborn attitude.
If you love your country, let this message circulate sothat many Filipinos could reflect
about this, & CHANGE, ACT!
CONCLUSION:
Just remember these three core values I have learned:
1. Passionate Spirituality (Holiness, Prayer, and Fasting)
2. Submission to Authority
3. Commitment to Time
With these primary core values developed in our lives through Jesus Christ we can be sure that Philippines will soar high with abundance from God. It happened to Bogota, Colombia, it can happen here as well.
Cheers!
Go Make Disciples (Government of 12)!
“A multiplication of Spirit empowered leaders serving as agent of change in thier communities and into the nations of the world”. (Buhangin Community Church)