Me and many others find that there are a lot of problems in the world nowadays: Corona, terror attacks, an economic crisis, an uncertain future, refugees you name it. But now I'm reading a book that plays out in the Middle Ages. The cruelty, the ignorance, the prejudices, the poverty, the diseases, it really is many times worse than nowadays. Well, except for the environmental crisis, that's a thing.
Is it true, My God, that the worries of life are
really less than in early days?
My son, you live in heaven compared to the Middle Ages. So it would be nice if you put the difficulties into perspective a little bit, if you counted your blessings more, if you were better armed against what is going on now. Over the past five centuries, life has become infinitely better for the majority of people. Not only physically, materially and in terms of health, but also in terms of education, freedoms and righteousness, you almost all live in heaven, compared to the hell of the Middle Ages. Count your blessings and do not fear of trouble. Your ancestors really had a tougher life. I'm not saying you're spoiled, but I'm saying you're very blessed these days. Rejoice more about that.
My blessings to you all
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