Matthew 13:31-32 - And he told them another parable saying, "The kingdom of heaven can be compared to a mustard seed. It is the smallest of all seeds and yet when it is grown it is the largest of bushes. The greatest of trees; so tall that even birds make nests in its branches."
The kingdom of hell can be compared to the same thing. What we do has implications much further than we can imagine. When we treat others with respect, not only do we usually get respect in return, yet that person may also go on to treat others with respect. And so on. Heaven!
Yet, when we treat others poorly, they may also treat others poorly. In a downward instead of upward spiral. Hell.
This idea assumes that heaven is not just somewhere floating outside of us, but rather here on earth where we are. At least part of it! And our actions can bring about heaven or hell for others as well as ourselves. Heaven being dignity, respect, and love for all. And when that happens, everyone will have enough to eat and more, black or brown people will no longer be tormented and/or killed by cops. All lives will TRULY matter. Until then, let's focus on those that don't seem to matter ...
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