Thought For The Day

No shade on religion or God. However, there’s a phrase I often hear among Christians and followers of other religions, like Islam: the idea that having humble beginnings in life or starting small is a way for God to test your faith. It’s said to measure how faithful you can remain even when things aren’t going the way you want, with the promise that God will reward your faithfulness with upliftment.

But in all honesty, is there anyone in life who starts something or ventures into anything without starting small? Even babies start small. Life is a gradual process, and I believe every rational person should understand this. There are some aspects of life that don’t necessarily have to be tied to religion—they’re simply natural.

Take a moment to look at your fingers: they aren’t equal. That tells us that everyone’s perspective in life is different. What one person considers small might be big to someone else, and what one person sees as big might seem small to another.

For instance, a wealthy person starting a business with a large building, many staff members, and all the necessary equipment might see this as starting small. But to someone who isn’t as financially privileged, that same situation looks like starting big.

The point I’m trying to emphasize here is that, no matter where you are in life, everyone starts small in their own way. Even people born into privilege who venture into something new often see it as starting small, with hopes of growth and eventual success.

That’s human nature—we are wired to grow and seek more out of life. It’s a process of development, and I feel it has nothing to do with religion.

So, let’s try to think critically and not be so gullible to everything religious leaders say. There is God, and there is common sense. Let’s learn to differentiate between the two and use both wisely.