Don't we all want to do better living as a human among other humans? It's about being a better person. And isn't it the case that when asked what best represents the human ideal the first attributes that come to mind have to do with integrity and virtue; things such as love, honor, compassion, humility, generosity, kindness, strength of character, and patience?
In the mission to improve it helps to aim ourselves at a prime example of the ideal and Jesus Christ is perhaps the greatest in history. Reading the Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John in the New Testament portion of the Bible) to hear what he said and see what he did is not only inspiring but instructive in terms of how best to order thinking about God, ourselves, and others, which then governs how we speak to and treat them. That's a blueprint for successful living, isn't it?
Scripture references:
John 3:3,5-7 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again." ... Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’"
John 14:15-17,26-27 “If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. ... But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.
Attributions:
"The Beauty To Be" and "All I Ever Wanted" by Misc.Inc.
https://soundcloud.com/miscinc
"temoto" from the album "This spring" by Michiru Aoyama.
https://soundcloud.com/michiru-aoyama
https://michiruaoyama.bandcamp.com
Bach - Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067 - Netherlands Bach Society
Recorded for the project All of Bach on November 30th 2014 at TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8Rv9ppP6A8&t=131s
