What a beautiful video with such a sensitive and compelling story. It feels so real and authentic and shows how easily we can miss the mark. Being civil requires vigilance and an ability to rise beyond the 'excuse or distraction' in front of us. I believe we're called to behave with more respect, consideration, grace, curiosity and honesty. And as we are more present in the moment we'll find more opportunities to be civil, compassionate and of service.
Awesome video, we never know about people until we know about them. All are family of Adam and all are children of God. Let's keep our hearts open and willing to recieve others wherever possible so that we can be prepared to live in God's dwelling together someday
This is an amazing video that should have 1 million hits on YouTube ... this is core to what the world needs to hear, see, and most importantly feel ... I also believe that there is much more good in the world than bad
As I listened to the lady talk, I put myself in her shoes when the homeless person sat back down and started speaking from his own experience, and I was moved, almost to tears. It is a powerful message on how easy it is to be nice to those who are like us, but so hard to those we deem as less.
Oh, I loved this! I felt my heart moved when the man said that there are more ways to be good than bad! This video truly opened my eyes to see that we shouldn't be so quick in our judgments! I actually have a friend who constantly tells me "He (or she) is also a child of God" whenever I comment on random homeless people in a negative way. And because of my friend I have also come to learn that we really don't know what is in the heart of those people we see.
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him (Romans 5:8-9)."
All are on equal ground at the foot of the cross and have no place to judge others. "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away (Isaiah 64:6)." There is none righteous.
It's all about LOVE... LOVE is why our heavenly parents sent us here, sent Christ to rescue us from the fall. Prepared a way for us to return to their LOVE. The greatest of these is to LOVE thy God, and the second is like unto it to LOVE thy neighbor. Matthew 22:34-40
Giving LOVE and receiving LOVE heals in so many ways, we need to learn to do both more fully.
if you do not treat your friend, neighbor,teacher,student,mother,father,son and daughter and and make them feel like an orphan,widow,homeless,stranger then you will see "one day" no one near your bed,home,class,street to kiss you,hug,hold,share and talk with you.Only you will feel terribly sorry to treat people unfairly, unjustly, judging,classifying and degrading instead of pleasing, couraging,befriending and protecting.
What happened to the man? Has anyone helped him? Is he still homeless. It looks like he could use some dental work. I hope we as a church and reach out and offer this perosn of influence some help.
@ehemple w/ respect, my fellow human, you say that because you saw his face. you know there are more people in worse conditions than he in the world than people in better? if someone, definately not me, were to be truly giving, they wouldnt have a house to live in
We all judge everyone else...but it took a humble, homeless man to teach all of us that "it does not take one penny to be polite" & "we just don't exercise the goodness that is instilled in us" The most important lessons in life are taught not by the learned, but by the humble in heart...Thank you Charles.
I saw this on a friend of mine's Facebook page. I was touched by it and felt it was perfect considering not a week ago I was called the N word while working. I was touched by the large number of people who weren't of my race who were equally offended as I was. I had no clue who they all were but this video depicts perfectly the silent bond we all shared.
Brave Lady for sharing her truth of misunderstanding, then learning all that she didn't know. Applause to Director, Charles, and especially to her. What a lovely synergistic moment. Thanks for posting!!
I noticed that there are 502 likes for this video and 15 dislikes. How in the world anyone could not like the message this video shares is beyond me. But, as the video has pointed out, I shouldn't be too quick to judge. Wonderful video. Wonderful message.
I sometimes feel inadequate as to being able to "really do something" that will help others. I have found that a simple smile truly makes a difference to many. So I have a goal to find at least one person a day who is looking downtrodden or burdened, and I smile at them. It's amazing the light that comes into their eyes, and how they then smile - feeling a little lifted up.
I really thought that the homeless man looked like Spike Lee, too. I initially expected to have him "reveal" himself. Very touching and telling story.
Like anything else, kindness and civility are a choice - and every choice has prices and benefits. The energy we put out will come back to us in the same form, and often from unexpected and surprising sources. Wonderful video. :D
I love what he said. "It doesn't cost a dime to be kind of friendly." Even if we can't give to those without money, we can at least show them a smile and be kind.
I work with the public in my job sometimes and I have found it is so true that while some seem to act and feel as though being polite somehow 'takes' something from them and seem to meter out doing it very rarely, I have discovered that the more you give and are polite the more your ability to do so increases...as is the same thing with loving others. At least this has been my personal experience.
I love the quoit from Thomas S.Monson and his talk Charity Never Faileth.
"Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travrelers in this journey through life."
Are we making judgments when we don’t have all the facts? None of us is perfect.Each of us is unique.
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”Mother Teresa
I Like how Charles said, It doesn't cost one cent to be polite. I know that loving our neighbor as Christ loved us is the right thing to do. Thank you for this GOOD video:-)
this is really good! Especially that for all of us life isn´t perfect and I just had an experience today - I saw the splinter in the eye of a dear person and didn´t see the big peace of wood in mine. it can happen so fast, to critizice someone else.
How easy sometimes it is to pick and choose who deserves our kindness. May we continue to pray with all our hearts to have the pure love of christ and see others how christ does. May we all act on those feelings of kindness that both those around us and ourselves may be edified. I love how christ see's us all for our potential and was willing to die that anyone of us can reach it.
@nojogood. Thank you for sharing your eloquent words. Quite well said. This video and your words come in a timely manner for me and I appreciate your sharing.
@Disciple4YHWH you know it makes sense... but thinking more about it some people it can be difficult, mormon or not, if the love they have shared is often repelled or broken it can get harder to give away to someone who just might be receptive. Hence we are not all perfect, but thankfully great videos like this help remind us how we can emulate Jesus Christ.
To show more love and kindness to others around us through a smile, a kind word, a helping hand and lots more of other friendly things helps us all to be more Christ like and more happy. (judging is quite easily done, and it requires growing in love not to do it not so much in the future). :)
i often think of myself the way this woman does then after watching this I realized how judgmental I can be and I was ashamed. Not just because he was so capable of explaining himself in such an honest way but because he is so human, so much like all of us, in need of love, wanting to be accepted and coming from the same Father.
Absolutely briliant video. After hearing Charles speak about civility it gives me the desire to utilize the goodness within me. May God bless you Charles 1000 times for your wonderful message. I know I was blessed by hearing it.
I wish that people wouldn't assume things too. I had a 70lb tumor in my ovary. It messed up my body, and I live with the struggle and pain and the hormonal imbalance from it. The hormones have changed the body's fat stores, and I am obese. Most people assume I unhinge my jaw to swallow hamburgers and cake all day. Not true. I struggle with keeping 1 meal a day in our home, and am walking my dogs every few hours. The fat people tease on my body reminds me every day that I am barren and hopeless.
OK ! Well... I am in tears. What a powerful lesson for me from a homeless man who is certainly rich with the light of Jesus Christ inside of him. His love, acceptance, and forgiveness for and of other people is a beacon of Light for all of us.
Thank you for this. I read somewhere that one of the true measures of a person is how they treat a person who can do nothing for them. I try to remember that.
Thank you again for this great example of love and kindness; and repentance.
I love this video. I think there are a lot of people who consider themselves very accepting, kind people. However, wrongly assume that a homeless person must have done something wrong or bad to deserve their desperate circumstances. That they must be a criminal, a drunk or so horrible that they have run off every family and/or friend in their life. That is so untrue for most, they have not done anything to deserve their hardships & everyone should treat them with love, mercy & charity.
What a beautiful video with such a sensitive and compelling story. It feels so real and authentic and shows how easily we can miss the mark. Being civil requires vigilance and an ability to rise beyond the 'excuse or distraction' in front of us. I believe we're called to behave with more respect, consideration, grace, curiosity and honesty. And as we are more present in the moment we'll find more opportunities to be civil, compassionate and of service.
aranson0315 1 week ago
Common sense?
Moodang1985 1 week ago
Awesome video, we never know about people until we know about them. All are family of Adam and all are children of God. Let's keep our hearts open and willing to recieve others wherever possible so that we can be prepared to live in God's dwelling together someday
explorerofmind 2 months ago in playlist More videos from MormonMessages
Great video, I won't hold your religious dogma against you!
longplainfirstnation 2 months ago
People are all homeless without Christ.
wrkiehn 3 months ago
This is a great message and a reminder to be Christlike, It's good to hear an English accent in a mormon message as well hehe..
natashalouiseeee 3 months ago
This is an amazing video that should have 1 million hits on YouTube ... this is core to what the world needs to hear, see, and most importantly feel ... I also believe that there is much more good in the world than bad
brianlearntech 5 months ago
are there people on youtube that just hit the dislike button for everything???
FreelanceSound 5 months ago
this video didnt sit right with me ...I dont want to offend by saying why - but let it be noted, it didnt feel right
I understand the message and it is good
dieneddie 6 months ago
@dieneddie Please say why.. im curious now.
PizzaIsGood101 5 months ago
As I listened to the lady talk, I put myself in her shoes when the homeless person sat back down and started speaking from his own experience, and I was moved, almost to tears. It is a powerful message on how easy it is to be nice to those who are like us, but so hard to those we deem as less.
iffbiff11 6 months ago
41 people accidently pressed the wrong button, instead of like the mouse slipped and they pressed the dis like
Bamboobutternut 6 months ago 2
This made me cry. The world is in such need of love and understanding one person can make a difference.
love1another777 7 months ago
Oh, I loved this! I felt my heart moved when the man said that there are more ways to be good than bad! This video truly opened my eyes to see that we shouldn't be so quick in our judgments! I actually have a friend who constantly tells me "He (or she) is also a child of God" whenever I comment on random homeless people in a negative way. And because of my friend I have also come to learn that we really don't know what is in the heart of those people we see.
ainoBear 7 months ago 4
hey, im Deaf. Could someone do me the favour of sending me the dialogue please? im curious to know what this video is about. :) cheers.
ashockedgene 7 months ago
@ashockedgene You can press the CC button on the video player to turn on captions.
asdfqwerty2000 7 months ago
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him (Romans 5:8-9)."
All are on equal ground at the foot of the cross and have no place to judge others. "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away (Isaiah 64:6)." There is none righteous.
JoshLikesMusic 8 months ago
"I think there's more ways to be good than bad..." I love that. We could all learn a lot from Charles.
rangerboy29 8 months ago
Charles is living proof that just because someone is poor in their pocket does not mean they are poor in spirit,wisdom and honor.
Chevrobert 8 months ago
It's all about LOVE... LOVE is why our heavenly parents sent us here, sent Christ to rescue us from the fall. Prepared a way for us to return to their LOVE. The greatest of these is to LOVE thy God, and the second is like unto it to LOVE thy neighbor. Matthew 22:34-40
Giving LOVE and receiving LOVE heals in so many ways, we need to learn to do both more fully.
ROCKSTARGSXR 8 months ago
Wow! Imagine that concept; Don't judge a book by it's cover..
louner 8 months ago
I think that each and every one of us can learn from this message. Sometimes, even the very best of us forget what truly matters.
It is no mans place in this world to judge another.
Too often in this life, we neglect our fellow man and instead leave it to God to show compassion.
notanythingful 8 months ago
if you do not treat your friend, neighbor,teacher,student,mother,father,son and daughter and and make them feel like an orphan,widow,homeless,stranger then you will see "one day" no one near your bed,home,class,street to kiss you,hug,hold,share and talk with you.Only you will feel terribly sorry to treat people unfairly, unjustly, judging,classifying and degrading instead of pleasing, couraging,befriending and protecting.
sevsen4 8 months ago
This is one of those videos that just makes me stop in my tracks and take a step back. Whoooooooooooooa :D I think i have some reading to do tonight.
SupremeAmerican 8 months ago 2
Losing that hypocrisy isn't something you can just do once and then forget about, either. We have to constantly work to respect other people.
LanceVader 8 months ago 2
What happened to the man? Has anyone helped him? Is he still homeless. It looks like he could use some dental work. I hope we as a church and reach out and offer this perosn of influence some help.
ehemple 9 months ago
@ehemple w/ respect, my fellow human, you say that because you saw his face. you know there are more people in worse conditions than he in the world than people in better? if someone, definately not me, were to be truly giving, they wouldnt have a house to live in
capetorial 8 months ago
We all judge everyone else...but it took a humble, homeless man to teach all of us that "it does not take one penny to be polite" & "we just don't exercise the goodness that is instilled in us" The most important lessons in life are taught not by the learned, but by the humble in heart...Thank you Charles.
TheKrivera08 9 months ago 2
wow...so very good
thundersheep001 9 months ago
I'm really impressed with that woman for understanding her weakness so quickly! I'm glad she decided to share.
EbonyShadow07 9 months ago 2
24 people meant to click the LIKE button
megathai 9 months ago 5
There is so much GOOD in the worst of us, and so much BAD in the best of us, that it behooves each of us, not to talk about the rest of us.
Ath1337isDerek 9 months ago 2
What do u think inwardly about the people that u meet on the street?
Here's a refreshing bit of honesty of one woman & her confrontation with her own hypocrisy which taught her an eternal truth!
Ath1337isDerek 9 months ago
I saw this on a friend of mine's Facebook page. I was touched by it and felt it was perfect considering not a week ago I was called the N word while working. I was touched by the large number of people who weren't of my race who were equally offended as I was. I had no clue who they all were but this video depicts perfectly the silent bond we all shared.
number1fam 9 months ago 3
@number1fam Thanks for sharing!
warkilla 9 months ago
AMEN, Thank You for this post. It sends the word out.
Tia828 9 months ago
Kindness is highly underrated.
meowomon 9 months ago
I love the quote from Thomas S. Monson at the end.
eatondani 9 months ago
not a mormon but this is a great message
LadyJadeLight 9 months ago 15
We must always remember to practice respect and civility in all that we do, and especially in politics we must practice respect and civility.
GoExtremeAudio 9 months ago
I hope Charles got a job after this clip!
kebellutahedu 9 months ago
That's it. Case closed. The church is true and this video proves it!!!
blairwitt 9 months ago
Brave Lady for sharing her truth of misunderstanding, then learning all that she didn't know. Applause to Director, Charles, and especially to her. What a lovely synergistic moment. Thanks for posting!!
christianparkcity 9 months ago
I noticed that there are 502 likes for this video and 15 dislikes. How in the world anyone could not like the message this video shares is beyond me. But, as the video has pointed out, I shouldn't be too quick to judge. Wonderful video. Wonderful message.
MrAmosmalachi 9 months ago 3
I sometimes feel inadequate as to being able to "really do something" that will help others. I have found that a simple smile truly makes a difference to many. So I have a goal to find at least one person a day who is looking downtrodden or burdened, and I smile at them. It's amazing the light that comes into their eyes, and how they then smile - feeling a little lifted up.
6peat 9 months ago
"We are all frightened little children.
Being frightened, we frighten each other.
Try to understand.
Try to love everyone you meet."
William Saroyan
ChaplinHawkeye 9 months ago 3
love this! great message for all people of any faith!
cureloms 9 months ago
I really thought that the homeless man looked like Spike Lee, too. I initially expected to have him "reveal" himself. Very touching and telling story.
jaimeelyn217 9 months ago
Like anything else, kindness and civility are a choice - and every choice has prices and benefits. The energy we put out will come back to us in the same form, and often from unexpected and surprising sources. Wonderful video. :D
ccdesan 9 months ago
That's exactly the way I've felt throughout my life. Unless I sense a danger, I can learn something from anyone.
MsHamidian 9 months ago
I love what he said. "It doesn't cost a dime to be kind of friendly." Even if we can't give to those without money, we can at least show them a smile and be kind.
LordPillsbury1959 9 months ago
I work with the public in my job sometimes and I have found it is so true that while some seem to act and feel as though being polite somehow 'takes' something from them and seem to meter out doing it very rarely, I have discovered that the more you give and are polite the more your ability to do so increases...as is the same thing with loving others. At least this has been my personal experience.
IarrthoirNaFirinne 9 months ago 4
I love the quoit from Thomas S.Monson and his talk Charity Never Faileth.
"Life is perfect for none of us. Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other, may we have the pure love of Christ for our fellow travrelers in this journey through life."
Are we making judgments when we don’t have all the facts? None of us is perfect.Each of us is unique.
“If you judge people, you have no time to love them.”Mother Teresa
Great talk.
ebaboc 9 months ago 3
I haven't wept in years, but this brought tears to my eyes...much I have to learn from and put into practice
jmisom0 9 months ago
repentance is a beautiful thing.
omiolo2 9 months ago
i absolutely love this! does anyone know what the music is in the background? where can i find it?
mypiewackett 9 months ago
The homeless guy looks like Spike Lee ;D
23bandi 9 months ago 2
I Like how Charles said, It doesn't cost one cent to be polite. I know that loving our neighbor as Christ loved us is the right thing to do. Thank you for this GOOD video:-)
rushipip777 9 months ago
very nice video
nuttyforestofsugar 9 months ago
I am not Mormon but I found this interesting.
LetFreedomRing5 9 months ago 4
This is an amazing example for all to learn from!
lesalezza 9 months ago
This is a great video!
Mistibeans 9 months ago
this is really good! Especially that for all of us life isn´t perfect and I just had an experience today - I saw the splinter in the eye of a dear person and didn´t see the big peace of wood in mine. it can happen so fast, to critizice someone else.
LeighSamAn 9 months ago
what an outstanding and powerful message
metamurph 9 months ago
I kept waiting to see them hug. :(
remedy82 9 months ago
How easy sometimes it is to pick and choose who deserves our kindness. May we continue to pray with all our hearts to have the pure love of christ and see others how christ does. May we all act on those feelings of kindness that both those around us and ourselves may be edified. I love how christ see's us all for our potential and was willing to die that anyone of us can reach it.
nojogood 10 months ago 6
@nojogood. Thank you for sharing your eloquent words. Quite well said. This video and your words come in a timely manner for me and I appreciate your sharing.
couden 9 months ago
I love this :)
parkerbrothersmusic 10 months ago 4
Amen
pkm828 10 months ago
She hit it on the head - "I was a hypocrite". She was too quick to judge - just like many of us. It is difficult to just love.
kurtyhome 10 months ago 57
@kurtyhome spoken like a true Mormon.......... Its not that difficult to just love...
Disciple4YHWH 5 months ago
@Disciple4YHWH you know it makes sense... but thinking more about it some people it can be difficult, mormon or not, if the love they have shared is often repelled or broken it can get harder to give away to someone who just might be receptive. Hence we are not all perfect, but thankfully great videos like this help remind us how we can emulate Jesus Christ.
nickbtox 5 months ago
To show more love and kindness to others around us through a smile, a kind word, a helping hand and lots more of other friendly things helps us all to be more Christ like and more happy. (judging is quite easily done, and it requires growing in love not to do it not so much in the future). :)
goosejocke 10 months ago
i often think of myself the way this woman does then after watching this I realized how judgmental I can be and I was ashamed. Not just because he was so capable of explaining himself in such an honest way but because he is so human, so much like all of us, in need of love, wanting to be accepted and coming from the same Father.
uraniumu242 10 months ago 2
You should remember this video the next time you see a homeless person and see if this changes how you react!
azflyer117 10 months ago 3
@azflyer117 True,we all need to humble ourselves and remember how we'd like to be treated in the same circumstance.
gildabout 9 months ago
Very timely message, humbling too.
MrAlyoshaKaramazov 10 months ago
Such a powerful commentary on how cheap kindness is, yet how easy it is to forget and be stingy with it!
mdhamilton25 10 months ago 3
Excellent reminder. Thanks
CountryJackG 10 months ago
I love meeting people that makes me want to become a better person. :)
DuoLDS 10 months ago
Absolutely briliant video. After hearing Charles speak about civility it gives me the desire to utilize the goodness within me. May God bless you Charles 1000 times for your wonderful message. I know I was blessed by hearing it.
Chevrobert 10 months ago
What a great message! May we all be kind to everyone, no matter the circumstances. This is something I need to work on myself.
Marcieb21 10 months ago
Such a beautiful message...something we all can learn from.
virginiatexans 10 months ago
i love the message and wish more people practiced it.
habitual 10 months ago
That was beautiful :D Thank you.
PenguinSplash 10 months ago
I am so pleased that Charles is humble and not bitter about his situation, what a great example to us all.
jonnno100 10 months ago
There are so many ways to be kind. Thank you for reminding me!
lramage1 10 months ago
I wish that people wouldn't assume things too. I had a 70lb tumor in my ovary. It messed up my body, and I live with the struggle and pain and the hormonal imbalance from it. The hormones have changed the body's fat stores, and I am obese. Most people assume I unhinge my jaw to swallow hamburgers and cake all day. Not true. I struggle with keeping 1 meal a day in our home, and am walking my dogs every few hours. The fat people tease on my body reminds me every day that I am barren and hopeless.
bethrisenburg 10 months ago
It takes allot to admit to being hypocritical. It takes allot to forgive someone who has been mean and rude. Both are very good examples to us all!
shareephoto 10 months ago
OK ! Well... I am in tears. What a powerful lesson for me from a homeless man who is certainly rich with the light of Jesus Christ inside of him. His love, acceptance, and forgiveness for and of other people is a beacon of Light for all of us.
Thank you for this. I read somewhere that one of the true measures of a person is how they treat a person who can do nothing for them. I try to remember that.
Thank you again for this great example of love and kindness; and repentance.
fluffythecat2 10 months ago
I love this video. I think there are a lot of people who consider themselves very accepting, kind people. However, wrongly assume that a homeless person must have done something wrong or bad to deserve their desperate circumstances. That they must be a criminal, a drunk or so horrible that they have run off every family and/or friend in their life. That is so untrue for most, they have not done anything to deserve their hardships & everyone should treat them with love, mercy & charity.
dignan1000 10 months ago
It doesn't take one penny to be polite. Thank you Charles
uthinkiamhot 10 months ago 152
Really makes you think. Mormon Messages ftw.
TheTakahashiKid 10 months ago
aww that's beautiful
onyasay 10 months ago
something to think about and apply to daily life for sure
pinkgators 10 months ago