Johnny, Peter and Joseph went to a supermarket. Johnny and Peter stole two chocolate bars each. Joseph didn’t steel anything. He was able to buy a chocolate bar with the coins he had on his pocket. Guess what happened to the three boys?
Claudia Schmidt
Johnny – Johnny kept thinking it was ok to steel one or two chocolate bars. He soon started to steel other things; bigger and more expensive. Johnny was never taken to jail, which is why he thought it was ok to steel as long as no one found out about it.
Johnny grew up and found a job, but he was soon stealing from his boss. He had to move to another city and find another job so that no one would find out his thefts.
Johnny had a lot of material things, but didn’t have a calm and relaxed consciousness. He had insomnia and gastritis. He also felt nervous and afraid of someone finding out about his thefts. He was a very unhappy person. He realised his sons felt ashamed of him, since he was not a very good example to be followed. He was really young when he had a heart attack and disincarnated. He arrived at the Spiritual World feeling quite disturbed and attached to the material life. He missed his house, his car and all the other material things he had in Earth. He ended up meeting other robbers, like himself, who suffered a lot. They were also very scared and felt loneliness. Some time later he regretted the dishonest life he had in Earth. Johnny’s family prayed for him. God, with His infinite kindness, gave him a new opportunity (the spiritist teacher can ask how God gives us a new opportunity when we are in the Spiritual World): he reincarnated. Johnny, in his new life, has another physical body and another name. He will many times feel tempted to be dishonest. He will soon need to learn to respect other people and their belongings. If he does that, he will be able to acquire an eternal virtue: honesty.
Peter – When he got home, Peter’s dad realised his son was looking quite disturbed. He then went to talk to Peter and found out what happened. He talked to Peter about the importance of being an honest person at all times. He also said stealing is wrong and our conscious mind will remember that, even if no one can see it. His dad made he go back to the supermarket and apologise to the manager. He also had to pay back for the chocolate bar he stole. The boy never forgot his dad’s words. He also couldn’t forget his dad’s face. He felt so bad about it as his father was feeling extremely embarrassed by this child’s attitude. Time passed by, and Peter never ever stole again.
He also learned that lying is dishonest. If he lies, he is being dishonest with himself and with others. He learned to cultivate the truth only. Peter finished his studies, went to University and found a good job. He got married and had children. During his life, Peter had the opportunity to be dishonest but never did it. When he thought about it, he remembered his dad’s words. He developed a virtue which is called honesty. This is an eternal virtue, which will take him to the next reincarnations.
Joseph – When Joseph found out about what his friend did, he tried to alert them. He said it was wrong to steel and their attitude would bring them negative consequences. Therefore, the other boys didn’t pay him attention. They called Joseph a coward and a chickenhearted. Since he knew it was wrong to steel, he decided to leave the other boys alone.
Joseph grew up, finished University and got a job. He met a girl called Miriam, who he fall in love with and got married to. They had children. His wife was very honest and worked hard. Their home was full of love and sincerity. Joseph could rest in peace every night and feel calm about his day as he was always doing his best; following Jesus’ teachings.
Joseph and Miriam faced some challenges, even financial difficulties. Therefore, with the love, sincerity and honesty they had they were able to solve their problems in an easier way. Joseph was able to give his sons a great example to be followed. The children learned precious lessons and were able to pass these lessons to their kids as well; Joseph’s grandchildren. They were all able to build up a better world.
When Joseph, disincarnated, he was welcomed by many friends in the spiritual workd. They were all so happy for meeting Joseph once again. Joseph also reincarnated to continue with his spiritual progress, feeling good for the efforts he made in his previous incarnation.