Two Old Men. A Spiritual Short Story by Leo Tolstoy
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- Опубликовано: 12 янв 2024
- The master story teller, Leo Tolstoy, provides an insightful look into two men who want to go on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, but different perspectives emerge. Considered a classic in the Tolstoy's genre.
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"What ever you have done for the least of these, you have done for Me".......
People need two love one another if that was so whol planet would b n peace
🌠🌌✨🎇🎆 Peace and good will unto men,
Said the angels when the Savior was born.
There has to be good will among mankind, for there to be peace.
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No peace until the King of Peace Jesus returns. ❤
Amen.
Beautiful. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.
Amen
This is a story for humanity.... Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, catholic, rich, poor, American, Russian, British, Japanese, Chinese, African....
ONE Supreme Creator under ONE Sun
ONE Unconditional LOVE
ONE Universal Brotherhood/ sisterhood.
Peace Within and Without.
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If only we could be so unselfish, if only our hearts had only love.
Ezekiel 36 :26- 27 KJV
This video pop out of nowhere! It has renewed my faith in our Lord Jesus Christ .
That may have been the time you needed it most. That's a precious gift that God has presented you with. He is always there, but He is the one that picks you up when you feel all else has failed. To have a friend like that is above all this earth can offer.
Visit your nearest Orthodox Christian Church. Come and see the Faith of Christ unchanged since 33AD. Listen for the many chants and readings from the Bible. And keep on praying in the Spirit... Lord, have mercy .
I was a professor of”iterative for many years, now retired. My specialty was the poetry of Spain, but I have read and enjoyed the literature of many countries, many writers. This wonderful piece I’d never read but very glad that I’ve listened to it now. What a shame that young people don’t read much anymore. They learn so much about history, philosophy, and different cultures, and also their personality becomes more gentle and thoughtful. They learn critical thinking. I wish high schools and universities put more emphasis on literature, but sadly, I think that the world of readers and thinkers is forever gone.
I can tell by your post that you are a man with a good heart so I know you have made a difference in the lives of your students. Don’t be discouraged. My granddaughter loves to read. Her aunt sends her books in the mail frequently. Her and her brother were laughing together over the reading of a cat fight in A Mid summers Night Dream, the other night. I suspect that there are many kids out there that are just like them.
I pray you are wrong about the demise of reading but my heart tells me that isn’t the case. Thanks for your comment. I am 81 and, a little over a year ago, was called by God to start writing Bible Commentaries and related spiritual based discourse. It has been the best thing that ever happened to me. The Glory is to God. I am His tool and he guides me both in my writing and my life. Before he selected me for this, I always felt I needed to do more to honor Him but He stepped up and decided for me. I praise Him. Frank Taylor. 🙏
@@frankjtaylor1098Praise God‼️ I know there is a book in me; however I want to be in God’s will and lead by the holy spirit! As a child, I was reading before I could read! I love books - a library filled christian books. I want to disciple 1:1 and to encourage believers & no -believers that God is good - if you pursue Him you will discover He is fir you✝️ However, over 20 years ago my memory “was hijacked” so I don’t remember what I read nor am I reliable source for sharing as I once was! However, I know the Holy Spirit is the remembrancer of all things. So, I continue to spend my days reading - because I am a “Barnabus”. I do look at all my books, includibg my kindle books & audible and ask Holy Spirit to show me /guide me to glorify God🙏🏽 He has a plan for me and it is good✝️ Inspiring to hear of your call & obedience at 81🧡 May God richly bless you and mothers through your commentary✝️
Not just yet. We're Still Here, My Pilgrim. Progress has come slowly, but We are YetTreading the Swamp of Aeons and Epochs quite Handily.....
Alhamdulillah. It's really God's affairs. Aamiin
This story beautifully illustrates what true faith is. It is not about religious observance but loving ones neighbor as oneself. Not about self righteousness and criticism of others, but in humility, serving the least of these. That is a true display of faith, and true worship of a God who gave it all to save us when we were destitute in spirit. It is the story of the good Samaritan, a man, shunned by the Religious Jewish leaders, who stopped and helped a gravely wounded man laying on the side of the road, while the Pharisee and a priest contemptuously crossed the road and continued on their way.
Where are the roots of anti-Semitism??
Beautiful
I'm a Christian 30 years since my conversion, felt the Lord's hand loved reading his word, but when I'm put through a test, worldly worries in lack or means of acquiring them clouded my mind and obscures my journey to put trust in the Lord's hand without fear and doubt, for nothing is impossible for those who do good deeds, walks with there spirit, abandoned the flesh and its enticing is my prayer that I may overcome this burden, for his hand stretches out still, in his holy name Jesus Christ is my humble prayer. Thank you beautiful story of faith fulfilled with works moved the Lord to fulfill his Promise.❤❤❤❤
So true ❤
Religious observance is helpful since structure holds the spirit- but it depends on how we do things. Its the attitude that makes profane things holy. Post religious societies have a disregard towards structure, especially religious structure because it is never perfect and subject to corrosion.
Good point Tolstoy! Good deeds don’t need to be shared or bragged about.
The two pilgrims have the same goal, but one of them decides to achieve it in a place where a family tragedy requires his intervention. He uses almost all the money he saved for the trip to the Holy Land to save a poor family and then returns home. The other pilgrim who moved on, but upon arriving in the Holy Land he cannot free himself from the fear of being robbed. In this precious gem of Russian literature, Leo Tolstoy illuminates the qualitative difference that exists between believing in something and acting in accordance with that belief. The theme of the tale is more or less similar to that present in the Arthurian cycle of English literature. Many knights seek the Grail, but it only presents itself to one of them. Percival finds the Grail just when he gives up chasing it. Tolstoy's character who gives up on traveling to the Holy Land finds it in the place where he decides to help a family in a desperate situation. His friend continues to pursue the Grail, but he doesn't even find it in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. It is interesting to note an irony here. Tolstoy fought against the British Empire during the Crimean War, but it was in English literature that he found a theme that he considered important enough to transfigure it to try to instill in Russian readers the idea that virtuous action is better than any belief in one's self virtue.
Well written.
I've been to the Holy land... The achemis book is similar in so far that it's the journey not the intended destination.
Deeds of the heart remain standing while vast structures fall in time. Our actions words thoughts and deeds defines the quality of the journey when alive and transition to that which we resinate with
Tolstoy DID NOT write in English. He wrote in Russian. This is Russian Literature NOT English literature. "but it was in English literature that he found a theme that he considered important enough to transfigure it to try to instill in Russian readers the idea that virtuous action is better than any belief in one's self virtue." What ignorant nonsense!!!
@@alexwilson9530 Where did it say that Tolstoy wrote in English ? I must have missed it.
@@alexwilson9530 Poor guy...
I recognised places from the Book of Acts.. so true to life..I feel blessed to have heard a story by Tolstoy and so well read..it was amazing. Thank you whoever's responsible.
Love God and love your neighbour. Amen
Amen.
Truly a good reminder of how and where we find God❤
Inside ❤️
This story is very similar to Henry van Dyke's, " The Other Wise Man ". I enjoyed them both, and have lived this way of life for many years. My blessings to others, blesses me.
Its told -there exists only 13 possible stories
It is said... but much is unseen an moore STILL misunderstood@@jamy8575
It is said... but much is unseen an moore STILL misunderstood@@jamy8575
May God richly bless the person who posted this story here. I've read a lot of stories by Leo Tolstoy but not this one! This story contains lessons for all Christians.
Gorgeous
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❤Gracias... may Gid bless our neighbors specialy these who must need of his nercy❤.
GOD❤
We need to have love like the old man . This is coming now in world. Have mercy son of god on me a sinner.
Thank you, Nerualsurfer for posting this captivating story and for all those who commented here. We were blessed to find it. I have many friends I have not met yet. A stunning reminder of what Love can do as we navigate the chaos in this world. May God continue to Bless us all and may many more realize Truth and come to the Table.
Yes we are blessed to find this video - thanks for your words full of love!
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Inspirational
As you sow so shall you reap l pray the spirit of Elisha pours down on this earth and peace and good will pours down on all men and it jesus king of kings lord of
Lords amen we need it now we all should pray without ceaseing
Hear Here!!
This is essentially the same message that Voltaire had in his play Candide. The best way to serve our fellow human beings is to cultivate our own gardens... which essentially means the best thing you can do for your country and for God is to take care of your family and your neighbors and hopefully they will do the same for you.
Mea Culpa ..👀
I read this story by Tolstoy when I was in my teens. It made such a great impression I still remember it word for word. I'm now 91years old. I'm not a Christian.
Tolstoy is one of the greatest writers in the world.
I wish you were a Christian, please consider asking Jesus into your heart.
God is closer than your breath. Accept Him in Christ Jesus and have His unending life before the opportunity ends. God bless and help you find the peace your memories won't allow.
May Jesus Christ open your eyes and ears and change your heart. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to The Father except through Jesus Christ. Choose Jesus Christ before it's too late my friend...
Also Catholicism is not true Christianity. Read the Holy Bible , KJV or ESV daily. Find a non-denominational Christian church that is Bible based only and focuses on Jesus Christ. And may God bless your journey.
May you come to him! God will receive you , even at 91 he is still waiting for you to come to him. Read the scriptures and let them speak to you. They will speak even more than this story.
Leo Tolstoy a True Man of God
Died by a icepick bless him
Ironicly he was anything but. He was an unhinged very disturbed individual
@@redrustyhill2 yet he left a treasure of work that helps those who also struggle.
Aren’t we all …
I met an old black man from the south that said he lived on eating clay in hard times.
It was a lovely, warm hearted story. What a beautiful genius, Mr. Tolstoy. Thank you for sharing g this with us. Many blessings to you.
I am not a Christian. But, this story brought me to tears. I could read the heart of Tolstoy in it. Thanks for posting it here
That is a shame. Please look into the truth of Christ. We’re all dying
@@jerryyoung6494 Thanks for your reply. I do not believe in God as a person. But I respect Jesus as a good human being. I look at the story from the humanitarian side. While one person considered that it is important to complete the pilgrimage and the other considered it more important to help the people in need. In the end the humane one sees God. The vision which Effim had in Jerusalem is symbolic. Tolstoy being both a great humanitarian and a God believer uses the story to tell us how one should really practice the religion. I think he has achieved the purpose.
@@wijithagorakanage4560hello, I hope you have not stopped looking for God though?. God is not a person. God is the creator of all inside space and time as we understand it. Outside of space and time is eternity and eternity is God. The Alpha and Omega the ever spinning circle and dance of true life outside the boundaries of flesh and senses. We are made in the image of God from a Christian stand point. This is why we feel emotion, cry at stories, help our neighbours. We have that moral compass already in us, gifted to us, which sets us aside from creatures. He also gave us free will to decide what we do in this life. All the best to you in your journey. 🙏✝️
@@ashleycooper7208 Thanks for taking your time to reply. I respect everyone's right to follow their own faith as long as it does not preach violence and hatred. I follow Budddha's teaching. Hope that explains.
Well I know that you're not a Christian but you really are at heart our souls know that Christ is our savior and God.
kind of feeling sorry for myself today, this puts it all in perspective.......beautiful story
Wonderful story well told much needed in the midst of so much failed humanity.
Gorgeous and humbling tale 🙏
Thank you Leo Tolstoy & Neural Surfer ✌🏼✌🏾
My book seller just recommended a book by Leo Tolstoy for me to read and I ordered it.After hearing this story, I sense Gods touch in going down this path.Gods speed to you.
Which book? Thanks!
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@@Queenofthebackroads I just received the book Yvonne,and the title is ,"The Kingdom of God Is Within You", by Leo Tolstoy.I paid 12$ at my bookseller,and it is 325 pages,paperback.
@@Queenofthebackroads I just received the book Yvonne,and the title is ,"The Kingdom of God Is Within You", by Leo Tolstoy.I paid 12$ at my bookseller,and it is 325 pages,paperback.
Ещё есть рассказ у Толстого - "Фальшивый купон". Весьма пронзительный рассказ.
И, тоже Толстой, -"Сказка об Иване Дураке."
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A great story and great story telling. It held my attention from the beginning to the end.
I was happy to read this excellent story..having lived in İstanbul and visited the Holy Sites..
Very timely valuable reminders . All characters eliciting St. Francis's teaching , " Go presch the Gospel, if necessary use words. ".
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Pilgrimages to the ‘ Holy Land’ don’t make you holy! You certainly can’t buy holiness! To be close to the Lord we have to be like He IS not where He WAS!
Wonderful story illustrating this fact! Like the quote from the Samaritan woman at the well, at the beginnings of this tale!
Shalom to us only in Christ Yeshua PRINCE OF PEACE returning soon at the Feast of Tabernacles to reign over His Creation on The Throne of David from Jerusalem forever to the glory of God The Father!
Amen.. Limping with Jacob
Love and sacrifice cost Yeshua everything for you and me. The story is about the death in religion, Yeshua has poured His love into our hearts. Those who are forgiven much love much.
Beautiful story! Beautiful reading! Thanks for recording this! Lots for me to ponder.
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Very good story. I just discovered the station, and I'm going to be listening to a lot of these while I crochet and do stuff with my hands thank you so much!
Most worthy!
It is so touching and so beautiful - and it reminds me of the story, The Fourth Wise Man, which always brings me to tears. If you have never read it, please do. God bless.
There is a movie version with Martin Sheen & Alan Arkin available on RUclips free.
What an inspirational story.
Wonderful story and beautifully read. Thankyou
I'm so glad I decided to listen. Enjoyed ❤
It is my pleasure to write to you.
Listening to this story reminded that all is well and life gives us back what we offer it and to be kind with all because we are one spirit.❤ Thank you foe sharing 🎉
what a beautiful story from Tolstoy
What a beautiful story & beautifully told , Thank you.
Really something to ponder and think about! Beautifully written and read! Thank you for this lesson.
No need of beautiful churches... But deeds from the heart
@@dubinatub1Those so-called "Churches" are not of Christ but are of Paul, a Pharisee who knew nothing of how Christ ministered.
But the church is in the Bible, you say. And yes, it is. But the way Christ ministered is also in the Bible and we are required to choose whom we should follow.
With Love, Jesus ministered or preached on mountaintops, seashores, desert places, wildernesses, villages, highways and byways, etc., without doors to which all, sinners and priests alike, were welcome. And He rejected the beautiful man-made synagogues and only entered them to teach those therein, the unrighteousness of their ways.
@@jediwarrior9347 lighten up dude it's all a journey. No one truly needs to be saved
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Thank you for sharing these audio Tolstoy stories. They are all new to me.
Me too.
It’s not about Christianity or any other organized religion though. It’s about real stuff! Compassion and love for one another.. that’s the real religion. Beautiful!! Loved it
I was a fan of Leo Tolstoy 45 years before, read him a lot that time. 🙏
Stunning photo.
AI generated, is my guess. The old fella on the left has his walking stick going through his sleeve. 🧐
@@anoniem9830It looks like the crook is resting over his arm.
God is not unjust He will never forget our work and love shown Him by helping one another without ceasing.
I have learnt about true pilgrimage.
Thanks for reading.
Tolstoy moved me tremendously when i read him as a teen, especially "The Three Hermits", which may be an old folk tale appropriated by Tolstoy.
The Holy Spirit is all over this great tale
YES! 🕊☝🏻
No Love, No God. Know Love, Know God. Shalom, Salam and Peace for Palestine ☝️❤️✌️🌍🙏
Perhaps not from you, but thank goodness their are others. Hope you never get desperate.
Beautiful illustration of the heart. Thank you.
Awesome story ❤️ Amen 🙏 Humility serving GODS Will 🙏
This story makes me remember an old man in my village who traveled through out northern Ghana converting people into christianity
I've never read Tolstoy before this. War and Peace? Over 1200 pages. Not gonna happen at the moment. I've been too sick. So this introduction to Tolsty has come along at just the right moment. I listened to a few Tolstoy stories yesterday and it lightened my heart/mind. I'm now telling my friends about these stories and i hope it gladdens their hearts too.
What men live by really landed in my heart.
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“It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, Because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: Great is thy
faithfulness.”❤️🔑🙏🏽
Lamentations 3:22-23 KJV
Awesome. Tolstoy and you. Brilliant.
Thankyou for posting this. May God bless you.
Another well deserved crafted almost believable fantastic/realistic tale from the master. I’m reminded of the poem “Abu Ben Adam ‘.
Love your neighbor as yourself
I don't think a person can nurture their soul and neglect their family.
@JaefarSABNW But don’t you see? He didn’t neglect his family at all. He trained them up from a young age to be responsible, self sufficient and as thoughtful as he. Both men’s children were grown when they left. The other man that continued on in his pilgrimage took all familial responsibility on selfishly and myopically and as a result, his journey and by inference his family suffered because of that.
@@laurasavage6281 Did I say that he did?
What a wonderful lesson to all of us - we are His hands, His feet, His mouth His ever presence when we truly serve Him -
TOLSTOY 'S WORK HAS BEEN AND IS COMPARABLE IN MANY WAYS TO OUR COUNTRIES STEINBECK.
Another wonderful writer
Thank God for all I have I am blessed ❤
This was awesome…
beautiful
This story truly blessed me .,I'm not even sure how I found it, It's like I was just led here. Thank you so much. And may God bless you 🙏
Thank you for posting this. The Three Hermits and Where there is Love there is God Also are some of my favourite short stories. ❤
This story tells of the humanity within, us all thank you for posting 😊
What a beautiful heart touching story.
Thank you for posting these videos. I appreciate you.
Beautiful lessons of how we are to live also. Thankful I started this day listening to it.
This is a great story of two individuals, and how they saw life. When you welcome Jesus in your lifeH directs your path, no doubt. Some people try to control their surroundings and the people they are responsible to love, yet they are missing the peace that passes all understanding which God has promised to keep their hearts in Christ Jesus. Peace seems to be rewarded with abundant life. Loved this story!
Dear Lord, what a bleak story as I listen with a full belly from my warm bed. Life is so hard for so many. Maranatha. Come Lord Yeshua. Come.
What would this world do without the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ
God , Loves a Good Laugh.
A d He Who Laughs Last,
Laughs Loudest !
In Peals of Thunder.
You are a jewel. I am grateful to hear this story. I am an orthodox Christian.
Love your neighbour as you love yourself.
Beautiful story.
Thank you for This Story of Tolstoy's !!which Speak,s to the Heart of Life,❤
God, The heart, the love, Mercy upon us He gives freely. We must learn to recognize blessings, the receipt and giving of them. A Blessing this read gives and gives this moment albeit Tolstoy is not with us physically but for certain, the Holy Spirit lives eternally. All the Glory to God - gifted the Fruits of the Spirit. Amen
It's a great and heartwarming story of two friends who love God but had a different way of showing their love. But Elisha did more because he loved others more than himself. "_And now abide faith, hope and love, these three, but the greatest of these is love". 1Corinthians 13:13
A beautiful story it truly reminds us that God that God is within you and all around you to see it in every one around you. Thank you for this story.
Well, now. Simple enough. "And to do His will is ... to show love and do good to others".
Oh, how true. Lord, that i may do that. 🙏🙏🙏
I really like the story's, they should teach it in Church.
Thank you for sharing this. It popped up on my screen. The timing was perfect. God bless you.... all of you.
And God bless you, too. And all of your loved ones.
A great short story by Leo Tolstoy!! This one is full of meaning of how love touches ones heart.
Reminds one of the Good Samaritan Story in the Bible.
My favorite one by Tolstoy is "How Much Land Does One Man Need?"
Definitely one of Russia's greatest writers.
that was lovely!
Thank you for this BEAUTIFUL Reading to listen to again and again. ❤❤❤
Wonderful story. Important lesson. Thank you for presenting this.
A very nice voice to listen to. Thank you.
How beautiful
I feel blessed to have heard this story by Tolstoy. God bless everyone.
This has moved me.
I heard this story for the first time and it teached me a lesson about what life you should live .A rich life or a poor one ?
Wonderful story and reading,
Beautiful. Thank you.
I live in South Africa thank you about this video,help Father God I want to live a Godly life by Your Grace i trust You 🙏✝️ Father 🙏❤️✝️ Hallelujah
“But Lord, when did we ever see you thirst, and didn’t give you drink, or hungry, and didn’t give you bread?”
Exactly - A great Lentin meditation!
❤Although I have heard of this author, I've never had a chance to read his stories; I will definately do so now. Thank you for sharing this wonderful story.❤
Beautiful ❤
❤🎉❤ Thank You so much- Shared this- we all loved it.
Thank you
I have the same surname as you :)
Lovely
Neuralsurfer, you are killing it out here. Excellent job!