CONCERNING TOLERANCE
As much as one will agree that it is nice to be tolerant towards others, some individuals believe that it is an undeniable fact that often times, being tolerant can somehow prove disadvantageous. Tolerance is a virtue. Individuals who relate with others in a tolerant manner may be deemed virtuous. Tolerance makes those at the receiving end feel more at ease and loved. But as time goes on, tolerance may breed indulgence in its beneficiaries.
If 'giving' tolerance can be considered reflection of humility, 'receiving' it at times leads to arrogance. More often than not, the beneficiaries of tolerance do mistake tolerant folks as inferiors or morons. Some perceive tolerant individuals as fools waiting for reins to be attached to their necks.
Whereas tolerance breeds virtues in those who exemplifies it, tolerance has the potential of breeding arrogance and contempt in its benefactors.
IN ADDITION
Word on the street:
"And which of you by being anxious can add one cubit to his span of life?" (Matthew 6:27)
It is commonly stated that worrying can not add a second to anyone's life span. However, one fact often gets overlooked. That is, even though worrying can not lengthen one's life span, it can shorten it! No, it is not specifically stated as such in the scriptures. But come to think of it for a moment. Isn't that the truth?
God bless
Yours
Adekunle O. Majek'
H I A F E M
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