Who truly work hard Among the two men in church
Caption:
"Hard work is not always measured by money, but by the sweat, effort, and sacrifices unseen by many." but in the eye of human. the man you who give money in the church, work hard More than the one that sweat .
The Story of a poor man and a rich man
In my church, there are two men everyone knows well. One is Mr. Akpan a humble, and a poor man, struggling to make ends meet. He does not have much, but he works tirelessly. Every morning, he rises before the sun, using the strength of his hands to provide for his family. His pockets may be small, but his effort is mighty.A good man !
The other is Mr. Edidiong a man blessed with wealth. His business thrives, and in church, he is known for his generous donations. He gives money freely, and because of that, he is highly respected and often praised as the one who works the hardest.
The Question of Recognition
however, It amazes me sometimes how society, even within the church, tends to measure hard work by how much money one can give. Mr. Akpan may not have millions to donate, but his hands tell the story of labor, his face tells the story of sacrifice, and his life shows the dignity of a man who gives his all.
Mr. Edidiong, though rich, does not labor in the same way. His money speaks louder than his sweat, and so the recognition always falls on him.the wife in other side was encourage
A Sweet Ending Thought
Both men are important the one who gives his effort and the one who gives his wealth. But let us never forget: hard work is not only about money, it is about the unseen struggles, the sweat, and the determination to keep moving forward even when the pocket is empty.
May we learn to honor both the giver of wealth and the giver of effort for each plays a role in building the house of God.
Final Line for Impact:
"One man gives from his pocket, the other gives from his sweat and in the eyes of God, both are precious.
I really love this write because it is one of those things that have been really disturbing me. It is so often in African churches and settings.
When I came across this your post, it really catches my attention because I honestly don’t agree with how society often gives recognition only to the wealthy. In my eyes, Mr. Akpan is just as hardworking, if not more, because his daily sweat, struggles, and sacrifices are what keep his family going. It hurts to see people like him overlooked simply because they cannot donate millions in church. Yes, Mr. Edidiong’s giving is valuable, but money should never be the only measure of hard work. True honor should also go to those whose hands tell stories of sacrifice. Before God, both wealth and sweat are precious.
I must say, I strongly condemn the way many churches openly give recognition only to the wealthy. It is disheartening to see the house of God, where love, humility, and equality should reign, become a place where money speaks louder than sacrifice. The poor man who labors daily, sweating to survive, is often ignored, while the rich man who donates is paraded as the “hard worker.” This is not the standard of Christ. In God’s eyes, effort, faith, and sincerity matter far more than the size of one’s offering. The church must stop this bias and honor both sweat and wealth equally.
I really appreciate you for writing this story and for bringing such an important truth to light. You have highlighted something many people overlook, the value of recognizing effort, not just wealth. Your comparison between Mr. Akpan and Mr. Edidiong clearly shows that while money has its place, the unseen struggles, sweat, and sacrifices of the poor are just as worthy of honor. This is a reminder that in God’s eyes, every act of labor done with sincerity has meaning. Thank you for boldly addressing this issue and reminding us to value both wealth and effort in equal measure.
Thank you for sharing this great piece of reflection.
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