Thoughts on a Conversation with a Stranger – Part 5
The story continued from yesterday (here): https://copytestprove.com/thoughts-on-a-conversation-with-a-stranger-part-4/
If you want to start from the beginning, start here: https://copytestprove.com/thoughts-on-a-conversation-with-a-stranger-part-1/
I said, ‘One thing I like about Nigeria as a whole is that the average person is willing to help out when and if they can, especially when it’s something small. If they can’t they’ll find some way to make some kind of a difference.’
‘Like what?’
‘Like you could walk up to any random person on the street and ask for a little something for lunch or water, or transport money (taxi fare), or something to get through the day. Anywhere else in the world, you wouldn’t get help. Or if you did, it would be considered begging and/or panhandling. Here in Nigeria, of course, you need help. Or so it seems.’
‘Yes, yes, I think it’s also because we’ve been the one on the receiving end, so we know what it’s like to have a helping hand extended.’
‘Jesus mentioned that, ‘Whatever you do to the least of these, you have done it unto Me.’’
‘Yes, but I don’t know if consciously that is why we do it.’
The story continues tomorrow.
Your post reminds me of a little boy in the mall coming up to ask us for a dollar. He said he only has $3 and need one more to buy chips. My sister, being a bleeding heart gave it to him. We watched him and his 2 friends. Then one friend went over to another table and ask for money. The old men did not give him any. These boys did not look needy. And where were their parents. I told my sister that she wouldn’t allow her dog to beg for treats from other people. It would be teaching it the wrong thing. And so it applies to these young boys also.
Following this conversation.
Still hoping to hear the kidnapping story.