Diyos at kayamanan

[Rocky_nBullwinkle 6]

Diyos at kayamanan

SA panahon ng krisis o matinding kahirapan, dalawang pang­yayari ang kapansin-pansin. Dumarami ang nag­sisimba, at dumarami rin ang nagsusugal. Sa Amerika nga raw ay nahihirapan na ang mga simbahan sa pag-aasikaso sa mga parukyanong humihingi ng tulong at gabay, dahil sa krisis. Marami ang nakasandal sa mga pari at pastor dahil sa bigat ng emosyonal na paghihirap na dulot ng krisis. Hindi ito kakaiba sa nangyayari rin sa bansa natin. Napan-sin rin ng mga simbahan na dumadami ang nagmimisa ngayon. Kung noon ay higit kalahati lang napupuno ang simbahan, ngayon ay halos napupuno na. Pati mga ibang aktibidad ng simbahan katulad ng mga bible study at prayer meeting ay dumami na rin ang dumadalo.

Ganundin ang pila sa lotto. Mas madali humaba ang pila sa tayaan ngayon, ayon sa mga ibang nakakausap ko. Kung noong araw ay hindi masyado tinatayaan ang mga laro na mabababa pa ang jackpot, ngayon ay halos lahat tinatayaan na rin. Magmula nang umabot ng higit P300 milyon ang superlotto at dalawa ang tumama, marami na rin ang tumatangkilik sa pang-araw-araw na mga laro. Kitang-kita rito ang kultura ng Pilipino. Takbuhan ang Diyos sa panahon ng paghihirap.

Kristiyanong bansa tayo kaya likas sa atin ang humingi ng tulong sa Maykapal para maginhawaan sa buhay, pati na ang kalooban. At sa isang dako naman, likas din sa Pilipino ang humanap ng mga madadaling paraan para kumita. Kasama na rin dito ang pagpunta sa casino para magsugal, at pwede ring banggitin ang paglalagay ng pera sa mga negosyong nangangako nang malalaking interes o balik ng pera. Kaya naman marami na sa ating mga kababayan ang naloko na nitong mga scam na ito, iba ay iniimbestigahan na sa Senado.

Diyos at kayamanan. Kung natatandaan ko sa aking pag-aaral noon ay hiwalay lagi ang dalawang panig na ito. Sa banal na kasulatan, hindi mo makikitang pinagsasama ang dalawang ito. Iba ang para sa Diyos, at iba ang para kay Pilato, ika nga. Pero sa kultura natin, kaya tayo lumalapit sa Diyos ay para magkaroon ng kayamanan. Malamang ay pagkatapos magsimba, ay tuloy sa tayaan ng lotto o sa casino, at baka nga naman sagutin na ng Diyos ang dina­langin. Alam ng Diyos ang nasa puso natin. Hindi pa natin iniisip ay huli na Niya ang kalooban natin. Maganda naman kung marami ang napapalapit sa Kanya sa mga panahon na ito. Pero mas maganda kung lalapit tayo palagi, at hindi lang sa panahon ng paghihirap. Kapag malinis ang nasa loob natin, siguradong susunod na ang biyaya, kahit hindi pa pumila sa lotto o magtungo sa casino.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?artic...ubCategoryId=94

[Don José 2]

English translation, please!

[Señorita Tessa 1]

English translation, please!

Here's a translation. Pardon me for any errors as I am not a Tagalog.

God and Wealth

At times of crisis or economic hardship brought in by difficult times, two noticeable events appear in the horizon. Now, it seems that more people go to church and, also, more resort to gambling. In America, churches have their hands full in helping all those in need as lots of people depend on the clergy for emotional support as a result of the crisis. It is the same as what is happening in our country as more parishioners go to mass now. Before, churches were just more than half full and now it’s almost standing room only. Even other church activities, such as bible study and prayer meetings, have plenty of participants.

The same goes with the line at the lottery outlet. According to some people I have talked to, the lotto line fills up very much faster than before. Before, the lotto drawings with little jackpots were not too enticing, but, now all bets are in all drawings, big or small. Ever since the super lotto jackpot reached P300M and two people won, there are now many who play the daily games. Philippine culture is very visible here. Everybody seeks God during hard times.

We are a Christian country and it is natural for us to seek support from our Maker to enrich our well beings and also our minds. On the flip side, there is that Filipino habit to look for the easiest and fastest way to earn a buck. And that includes going to a casino to gamble away or invest in something that promises fast and high returns. That is why many of our countrymen have been victimized by these scams, some of which are currently being investigated by the Senate.

God and wealth! If my memory serves me right, during my school days, these two objects do not go side by side. In holy writings, you can’t see them together; what’s for God was different from what’s for Pilate, as they say. But in our culture, we seek closeness to God so we can attain wealth. But after church, we immediately buy a lotto ticket or go to the casino, thinking deep in our hearts that God might grant our wish as we prayed for it. God knows what’s inside our hearts. We have not realized that He has already captured our imagination. However, it is very good that many become closer to Him during these times. But it is better if we get closer every time and not just during periods of hardship. If our minds and intentions are clear, things will be rosy, even without joining the lotto line or dropping by the casino.

[maritoni 3]

Diyos at kayamanan

Malamang ay pagkatapos magsimba, ay tuloy sa tayaan ng lotto o sa casino, at baka nga naman sagutin na ng Diyos ang dina­langin

Marami nga ang gumagawa nito

Good job Senorita Tessa

[Don José 2]

English translation, please!

Here's a translation. Pardon me for any errors as I am not a Tagalog.

God and Wealth

At times of crisis or economic hardship brought in by difficult times, two noticeable events appear in the horizon. Now, it seems that more people go to church and, also, more resort to gambling. In America, churches have their hands full in helping all those in need as lots of people depend on the clergy for emotional support as a result of the crisis. It is the same as what is happening in our country as more parishioners go to mass now. Before, churches were just more than half full and now it’s almost standing room only. Even other church activities, such as bible study and prayer meetings, have plenty of participants.

The same goes with the line at the lottery outlet. According to some people I have talked to, the lotto line fills up very much faster than before. Before, the lotto drawings with little jackpots were not too enticing, but, now all bets are in all drawings, big or small. Ever since the super lotto jackpot reached P300M and two people won, there are now many who play the daily games. Philippine culture is very visible here. Everybody seeks God during hard times.

We are a Christian country and it is natural for us to seek support from our Maker to enrich our well beings and also our minds. On the flip side, there is that Filipino habit to look for the easiest and fastest way to earn a buck. And that includes going to a casino to gamble away or invest in something that promises fast and high returns. That is why many of our countrymen have been victimized by these scams, some of which are currently being investigated by the Senate.

God and wealth! If my memory serves me right, during my school days, these two objects do not go side by side. In holy writings, you can’t see them together; what’s for God was different from what’s for Pilate, as they say. But in our culture, we seek closeness to God so we can attain wealth. But after church, we immediately buy a lotto ticket or go to the casino, thinking deep in our hearts that God might grant our wish as we prayed for it. God knows what’s inside our hearts. We have not realized that He has already captured our imagination. However, it is very good that many become closer to Him during these times. But it is better if we get closer every time and not just during periods of hardship. If our minds and intentions are clear, things will be rosy, even without joining the lotto line or dropping by the casino.

Thank you very much for the translation. I can relate to the circumstances described in this article. That's why I often stop by the Valero station for Texas lottery tickets and occasionally do the horses and visit the Indian casinos in nearby New Mexico. Otra vez, muchisimas gracias por la traducción, señorita. Que Dios te bendiga siempre.

[Rocky_nBullwinkle 6]

English translation, please!

Here's a translation. Pardon me for any errors as I am not a Tagalog.

God and Wealth

At times of crisis or economic hardship brought in by difficult times, two noticeable events appear in the horizon. Now, it seems that more people go to church and, also, more resort to gambling. In America, churches have their hands full in helping all those in need as lots of people depend on the clergy for emotional support as a result of the crisis. It is the same as what is happening in our country as more parishioners go to mass now. Before, churches were just more than half full and now it’s almost standing room only. Even other church activities, such as bible study and prayer meetings, have plenty of participants.

The same goes with the line at the lottery outlet. According to some people I have talked to, the lotto line fills up very much faster than before. Before, the lotto drawings with little jackpots were not too enticing, but, now all bets are in all drawings, big or small. Ever since the super lotto jackpot reached P300M and two people won, there are now many who play the daily games. Philippine culture is very visible here. Everybody seeks God during hard times.

We are a Christian country and it is natural for us to seek support from our Maker to enrich our well beings and also our minds. On the flip side, there is that Filipino habit to look for the easiest and fastest way to earn a buck. And that includes going to a casino to gamble away or invest in something that promises fast and high returns. That is why many of our countrymen have been victimized by these scams, some of which are currently being investigated by the Senate.

God and wealth! If my memory serves me right, during my school days, these two objects do not go side by side. In holy writings, you can’t see them together; what’s for God was different from what’s for Pilate, as they say. But in our culture, we seek closeness to God so we can attain wealth. But after church, we immediately buy a lotto ticket or go to the casino, thinking deep in our hearts that God might grant our wish as we prayed for it. God knows what’s inside our hearts. We have not realized that He has already captured our imagination. However, it is very good that many become closer to Him during these times. But it is better if we get closer every time and not just during periods of hardship. If our minds and intentions are clear, things will be rosy, even without joining the lotto line or dropping by the casino.

Thanks for the translation Senorita Teresita.

[-B&T- 1]

Totoo yan siguro sa hirap ng buhay lalo na sa atin sa Pilipinas kaya ganon siguro....