Gandhi was persuaded by an American to take out a life insurance.
This was the American's argument: "All men of your status in America have their
lives insured. Should you not also insure yourself against the future?
Life is uncertain. We in America regard it as a religious obligation to get insured".
Gandhi succumbed to his persuasive speech.
But Gandhi regretted his decision.
He saw the 'real protector' as the Almighty.
Gandhi's reflections led him to put his trust in the Almighty rather than an insurance policy.
i've heard many christians who are obsessed (maybe i'm being a little strong here)
on preparing for their 'retirement', being sure that they will have enough to live on.
i don't think it's wrong to prepare for the future but Gandhi's reflections are surely a challenge to us.
His reflections remind me of some words spoken by Jesus:
"Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself."
Why did Jesus encourage us not to worry about the future?
Possibly because our heavenly Father knows what we need and will
provide for our needs...
Were Gandhi's reflections more like those of Jesus' than those of the 'christian world'?
Possibly?
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