The Chains of Marley
Our Christian and Humanitarian Benevolent Responsibility
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Because of our propensity to be self-centered, we must learn it is not about “me.” The world does not revolve around me, people do not exist to serve me, and everything is not done to please me. These can be difficult lessons to learn and even more challenging to accept. So, if it’s not about me, who is it about? Simply answered, it’s about other people. Jacob Marley, the principle character in this book, apparently never learned this lesson. Unfortunately, Jacob thought it was “all about him.” I am certain Jacob was shocked to discover in the afterlife that it was not about him at all. Not about his business savvy, wealth, possessions, or fame, but about his attitude toward his fellow man and what he could have given to enrich their lives. He may have fared even better in life and certainly afterwards, had he only learned the principle of generosity and possessed the willingness to be charitable.
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About the Book
One way to fulfill God’s expectation of good stewardship is to contribute to the welfare of mankind using the gifts and talents God has given. In addition to providing an abundant life, God also gives each person the option of choice. A person can choose to be benevolent or oblivious to the needs of others. The choice is his or hers, along with the consequence of that choice. Being benevolent is a humanitarian responsibility for all people, whether or not they are a Christian. This book compares the individual benevolence obligation to Jacob Marley, the fictional character in Charles Dickens novella, A Christmas Carol. Jacob Marley’s life, attitudes, characteristics, decisions, influences, and final destiny are discussed with the anticipation that, if people look closely, they may see a little of themselves reflected in this story.
“What I like about this book, among other things, is how universal its concept is. How could the concept [of benevolence] be so widely held, yet so widely ignored? We all benefit from the very thing we so secretly want to avoid. This book confronts each of us in the area of that secret and gives us the freedom to do what we already know we should.”
—Brian Boyles, Senior Pastor of Northside Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina
About the Author
Charles was raised in a Christian home, baptized into the Christian faith at the age of twelve, and continues to be a follower of Christ’s teachings. Through his family, church, Bible schools and work he learned the importance of being a friend to others and providing help as he had opportunity. Charles and his wife, Glenda, actively support their church and several independent charitable, religious and missionary organizations.
In addition to church activities, Charles volunteers as a facilitator for a Job Search & Career Transition Workshop assisting unemployed people in becoming a stronger job candidate by being better prepared when applying for a job. Charles is working to convert the job search workshop training material into a published book to provide help to many people outside the region in which the workshops are conducted. Additionally, he provides individual self-development and career counseling services.
Charles retired after a forty -three -year career in the financial services industry, and currently reside in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a veteran having served six years in the US Air Force, and is a member of the American Legion, the American Veterans organization, the USO, and the Welcome Home Veterans Organization in Mooresville, NC.
He has written and published a book titled, "What Every Employee Should Know To Be Successful." This book encourages workplace personal success through the application of Christian values and principles, self-improvement, hard work and dedication to achieving goals. He can be contacted through his web site-www.charlescabler.vpweb.com, LinkedIn, or email at charlescabler@carolina.rr.com.