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Bayanihan: I Like That Word

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Edited by Jim McCrory, Saturday, 29 June 2024, 14:49

Bayanihan is one of those words that cannot be translated into English. It is a word that typifies a core Filipino value, spirit of community cooperation.

The spirit of Bayanihan has been exemplified in art. A simple search of the word online and up comes countless examples of villagers toiling in the hot sun carrying a village members home on bamboo poles and relocating it. See the following,

Bayanihan: The Spirit Of Community (youtube.com)

The spirit of the Filipinos reminded me of that account in Acts when the entire first century community acted unselfishly to support their fellow man

 

During those days, the entire community of believers was deeply united in heart and soul to such an extent that they stopped claiming private ownership of their possessions. Instead, they held everything in common. The apostles with great power gave their eyewitness reports of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. Everyone was surrounded by an extraordinary grace. Not a single person in the community was in need because those who had been affluent sold their houses or lands and brought the proceeds to the emissaries[ of the Lord. They then distributed the funds to individuals according to their needs. Acts 432-35 (The Voice)

Scripture taken from The Voice™. Copyright © 2012 by Ecclesia Bible Society. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

 See also Wise Words To Start the Day - Finding Solace in an Alien World (when2or3gather.com)


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