If we truly understood that talent is a trust from God, corruption would disgust us. A health worker would never steal drugs from a public hospital, because s/he would know that healing is holy work. An engineer would never put up a death trap and call it a flat, because he would know that building is a divine assignment, not just a contract.
All we do counts only when it rekindles hope, unlocks dreams, transforms lives, wipes tears, clothes the naked, houses the homeless, and eases pain for the afflicted. When done with humility, joy, passion and commitment, our work comes into harmony with the Supreme. As Jesus asked: "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" Mark 8:36.
That question should trouble us. What have we gained by living only for ourselves? The modern world measures success in money, power, followers, houses and titles. But none can negotiate with death. Wealth buys comfort. It cannot buy another breath. Power commands armies. It cannot command divinity or foretell the future.
What have we gained living for self? Elon Musk funded Donald Trump to the hilt to win and to kill USAID - a lifeline to the sick, refugees, homeless and unschooled across sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. He succeeded. USAID was halted.
