Disappointed, the traveler trudged on his way, and the farmer returned to his work. Eager to rest his feet, the wanderer hailed the countryman, who seemed happy enough to straighten his back and talk for a moment. Like any piece of folk wisdom, if it applies to you, than it applies, and if not, then it doesn’t. “If you get along with all your companions, then you are lucky, Man 1: “I didn’t think twice, climbing quickly into … Ernest Griset (1874) Two men about to journey through a forest, agreed to stand by one another in any dangers that might befal. I find this disheartening because I generally have found M* to be a place where people have a genuine preference for goodness and truth in the details, not simply “nothing worth fighting for” mentality. We can make a choice. Mikeal Gordon D078-DMW1 Task 2: Legal and Ethical Considerations [email protected] A1: If the two, the farmer and the retailer, chose to form a limited liability corporation as the farmer had suggested there would have been several advantages to this. The basic story is of two friends walking through rough country who are suddenly confronted by a bear. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Sometimes we are required to pronounce such judgments. I’m sure that those victims of sexual abuse, those who are maligned through various other types of abuse, etc. The Two Travelers and the Farmer. It is true that every ward has issues and I do not think all wards are equal but our attitude will make it better or worse than it is. Author: Unknown. A true act of humility is being able to see the value in others. I’m not so sure I can take you seriously at this point. I am willing to make an exception if your ward is literally composed of neo-Nazis. The apes and the two travellers two men were travelling together one of whom never spoke the truth whereas the other never told a lie. Ignore them. The Apes and the Two Travelers Two men, one who always spoke the truth and the other who told nothing but lies, were traveling together and by chance came to the land of Apes. It is easy to be brave when there is no danger. They find what they expect, rather than what is there, and this is due more to their own intellectual baggage than any failing(s) on the parts of leaders or members. It’s tricky, and there are some more up to the job than others, but we should be in the business of proclaiming God’s truth, not just holding friendly meetings devoid of conflict. One of them climbed up quickly into a tree, leaving the other man. You know, those who say negative things (even though they are true and need to be said) are negative people, and as the tale implies, cursed to have negativity follow them the rest of their lives. The analogy is good. That usually goes without saying. The farmer is still annadata, a credibility that the media lack. Comments - The liar told the king he was a great ape, because he was king, and that none of his followers, even though they are great apes, would ever be as great as the king. We all know the person at work who is always complaining about the boss. Origin: American. Mormons, and/or people who claim their ward is dysfunctional and then extrapolate that to the whole of the church – well, at that point, the data points one particular way. Elder Eyring illustrates the point, “That leads to another principle of unity. There really are bad people and dysfunctional communities. I understand the desire to demoralize those perceived as essentially enemies, but it’s too much like throwing the baby out with the bathwater to make anyone who sees serious problems feel like it’s just in their head because they are grumpy. Asked in canterbury tales how is the moral of the pardoners tale ironic to the narrator. This was one of my father’s favorite tales: A traveler came upon an old farmer hoeing in his field beside the road. How do the General Authorities speak of the members of the church? But when I see people who always seem to think nearly every ward they were ever in (except that one in Berkley…) was a dysfunctional mess of overzealous, self-righteous, judgemental (etc. We are approaching a time when some wards might be torn apart by the friction between what the world teaches and what the Gospel teaches. But should we really worry about trying to come up with positive things to say and think about a rapist or pedophile? Ivan: I guess it goes pretty far, you’ve just used it to evaluate and pass judgement on large numbers of people you don’t even know, including me. A traveler came upon an old wise farmer working his field beside the road. November 27, 2017. Regular business travelers 2. “What sort of people live in the next town?” asked the stranger. Lucinda and Ivan: you two have been talking past each other. The Apes and the Two Travellers. I do understand the need get along, and that it’s easier to attract bees with honey, etc. “What were the people like where you’ve come from?” replied the farmer, answering the question with another question. Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a wealthy family. Moral of the story : He who shares the danger ought to share the prize. By way of clarification, German Christians were not mostly Nazis, but they went along with it to remain ‘relevant’, which is what I think the dissenters in the Bloggernacle want us to do with sexual liberationism, to remain ‘relevant’. There were many who genuinely believed a Christian embrace of Nazism would help missionary efforts. You need to have people willing to face the badness of people. This is just as easily aimed at those who can’t stand their progressive urban ward or whatnot else. Suddenly, a bear unexpectedly appeared on the path. Two Travelers and a Bear Story. And there are groups and individuals that are fundamentally at odds. Those who do that, I’ve found it best to dismiss their failings and look to their other positive traits of discipleship. Old Man, Two Men were traveling in company through a forest, when, all at once, a huge Bear crashed out of the brush near them. - THE TRAVELERS AND THE PURSE 24. This is not a rarefied situation throughout history. Taylor’s comment makes me think of my own mission. The Travelers and the Hatchet. This entire mindset or approach is dangerous in that (at times) we are essentially blaming the victim. I don’t like the OP, even though I’m not one of its targets, because it rings false to me. One of the Apes, who had raised himself to be king, commanded them to be seized and brought before him, that he might know what was said of him among men. Old Man, I don’t think extreme examples like rapists and pedophiles really have much at all to do with the moral behind this tale. I think the bloggernacle types you don’t like just don’t like their wards because they don’t like goodness and truth, they prefer worldliness. And yes, I am sure the church or BSA leader who is a pedophile has some positive attributes, but those attributes are rarely helpful for the victims, in fact, they make the pedophile all the more dangerous. The same can be said about any ward you attend too. It is easy to be brave when there is no danger. Which would you prefer to be? ... (The Farmer's Treasure) February 19, 2020. இப்பதிலால், ராமு தன் சுயநலப் புத்தியை எண்ணி நொந்து கொண்டான். The Bear and the Two Travelers. There are great people and outstanding communities. Occasionally, where appropriate you may even have an opportunity to teach correct principles — but those principles should be inline with what the church authorities teach and it’s not something you continually beat over their heads. “They,” said the Traveller, “are in every way worthy of their royal master.”. Simple Business Guru. All rights reserved. There is every type and time of fable: but there is only one moral to the fable; because there is only one moral to everything. It’s harder to walk in his steps and follow-up and strive to be a disciple in word and deed. And that is depressing to me personally, since manly resistance against worldly encroachment to protect the vulnerable feels like it is in short supply… I admit, however, that I hope righteous manliness survives elsewhere or in hidden strongholds, and I refuse to give up on the hope that such places exist, however much I’d need to sacrifice before being worthy of such a place. THE FARMER AND THE STORK 22. Comments. The Two Travelers and The Axe. One of the Apes, who had raised himself to be king, commanded them to be seized and brought before him, that he might know what was said of him among men. Troublemakers all, and lazy too. Reading the farmers’ story of narratives contained within it, one senses that democracy and agriculture need a language of plurality, a sense of the vernacular, an idea of moral economy beyond the standard political economy to survive and innovate. He didn’t say, maybe those people are Nazis needing judgement. “They were a bad lot. The most selfish people in the world, and not a one of them to be trusted. - THE SHEEP AND THE PIG 23. Thanks for the responses. The thing is that the Savior reconciles us to the Father, who is completely intolerant of sin. The scriptures simply do not support an idea that heaven and hell are the same place, but just hell for those with nasty attitudes and heaven for those with nice attitudes. Eager to rest his feet, the wanderer hailed the countryman, who seemed happy enough to straighten his back and talk for a moment. Period. Suddenly, a bear appeared before them on their path and frightened them. Let’s correct misstatements in the media. “Well, I’m afraid that you’ll find the same sort in the next town. First of all, it is the most flexible business entity. As you decide how to act in regard to your fellow saints, might I suggest you look toward the Lord’s servants and in the process both live up to the Oath and Covenant of the Priesthood, while also becoming a more dedicated disciple (these two things are distinct, but linked). - THE TRAVELERS AND THE PURSE 24. June 1, 2020. The Vain Jackdaw: It is not only fine feathers that make fine birds: The Vine and the Goat. I think this explains the relationship between many LDS bloggers and the church. Fable - the apes and the two travelers Moral - You are not better then people, people are better because of you. Read and download free Aesop's famous moral story The Travelers and the Sea online with pictures, pdf for kids. I’m with Old Man here. Moral story of The Travelers and the Sea. Business Travelers 1. I can tell if a person is judgmental just by looking at them. It’s easy to sit on the sidelines and say, Jesus would do such and such. นิทานอีสป เรื่อง กระต่ายกับเต่า (The Hare and The Tortoise) But don’t throw the rest of us out of the battle. Let’s provide faithful answers to legitimate questions. Religion is a matter of reconciling with God, and it would be hoped that a community built upon religious principles would be about helping us do that, rather than demanding that we reconcile ourselves with sin. “They were the best people in the world. I even thought perhaps the problem was me. That doesn’t mean excusing their sins without recognizing a need for repentance, but it does mean trying to follow Christ and descend below worldly praise and acclaim to bring them back to their Father in Heaven. But don’t forget that someone has to deal with the Nazis, and it would just be weird if they did that while talking excessively about all the good points of the Nazis. I wonder how many of the folks who draw analogies between LDS wards and pedophiles, rapists, or Nazis; would tolerate the same sorts of analogies being applied to–say–gay people? I would suggest M* bloggers just stop referencing the less-than-faithful blogs, both in posts and side-bar links. It rings false, and demoralizes masculine vigilance against flattery and lies among the faithful. He brought it back to your choice of whether or not to view them charitably and the moral responsibility of that judgement falls on you. I’m sorry to be leaving them.”, “Fear not,” said the farmer. Think of the last time you were asked what you thought about how someone else was doing in your family or in the Church. Lucinda, your comments are hyperbolic and your counter examples such rarefied situations that I don’t really understand your concerns. Then I found out the Mission President was deliberately setting me up with disobedient, slacker missionaries, because I had a reputation for hard work and keeping the rules, and he wanted those missionaries to have some experience at work. One who always spoke the truth and the other who … He helped the relatively innocent wounded man. I am sure there are bad things about the boss he or she is complaining about, but there are also good things, but the complainer never sees it. JBR Collection (The Two Travellers) As two Men were travelling through a wood, one of them took up an axe which he saw lying upon the ground. 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