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  • Papa?

  • Mama?

  • Papa! Mama!

  • Papa, Mama, sister!

  • What kind of attitude is that?

  • Listen here, Zhang Jianguo!

  • You have to send her off tomorrow. I don't want to see her.

  • Please be reasonable.

  • I'm Wenya's father. I should take care of her.

  • Where would I send her to?

  • I don't care! It's not my problem!

  • Send her to her mom's house!

  • Can you keep it down? She's still sleeping.

  • It's not like you don't know,

  • her mother's restaurant is very busy, and she has a sister.

  • If I sent over Wenya, how could she have the time?

  • Besides, I was given custody of the kid, so I can't not take care of her!

  • The kid, the kid! That's all you ever talk about!

  • What about me, though?

  • This is no way to live!

  • Hey, what are you doing?

  • Either she goes or I go!

  • You

  • If she doesn't leave, I will!

  • It doesn't have to be like this.

  • Wenya.

  • Wenya.

  • What's wrong?

  • Don't be scared!

  • But I am scared

  • Don't be scared, Dad's here.

  • Dad, Auntie doesn't like me, does she?

  • Are you going to send me away again?

  • Wenya, be good.

  • It's just for a little bit,

  • then I'll come and bring you back, okay?

  • Good girl.

  • Mom, phone!

  • Okay.

  • Wenya, try some.

  • Hello? Mr. Wang.

  • Forty tables for the evening?

  • What are you drawing?

  • I'm drawing a family.

  • Here, look!

  • This is you, this is Mom, this is me, and this is Dad.

  • Wenya, look! Now our whole family is together!

  • Jingjing,

  • I don't like the Auntie at my Dad's house, she's mean.

  • I want to stay with you and Mommy here.

  • Yeah, I want to live with you forever!

  • Jingjing, why is it that we have two homes when other kids seem to only have one?

  • Mama said that we'll understand when we're older, okay?

  • Wenjing, did you take your medicine? (Yes, Mom.)

  • Wenya!

  • Mama, look! (Wow, this is great!)

  • Wenya, Mommy's gonna be really busy for a few days.

  • So you're gonna go to your uncle's house and play with Dapeng, okay?

  • I don't wanna.

  • Wenya, come.

  • Mama will bring you your favorite art supplies to play with,

  • and you'll get yummy treats.

  • I'll pick you up in a few days.

  • No, I don't wanna play with my cousin Dapeng.

  • I wanna be here with you and sister.

  • Wenya, hey, be good okay?

  • Your uncle is downstairs waiting.

  • Come.

  • Wenya, you said your mom was coming today,

  • so why didn't she pick you up yet?

  • My mom is busy. She'll come when it's dark.

  • Why are you always staying at my house?

  • Why don't you go back to your own house?

  • Dapeng, time for dinner!

  • Okay!

  • Anything fun happen at school?

  • We had a race and I came in first!

  • Really? That's wonderful! (Come on, son, eat up!)

  • It's fish, yay! (Wow!)

  • Dapeng, Mama made your favorite today!

  • Yay! (It's good.)

  • Here, have some fish.

  • This is your favorite, isn't it?

  • Yeah!

  • You like it?

  • Yeah, Mom.

  • Have some more, and you'll grow big and strong, 'kay?

  • Wenya, which one do you want? I'll get you any snack you want.

  • I don't want. I don't want any of these snacks.

  • I just want to be with you.

  • Listen now, be good and do what you're told. I'll be back in a few days.

  • Come on, Wenya.

  • Huizhen, New Year's is soon.

  • You're not working over the holiday, are you?

  • Yes, I'll have to leave her here a few more days.

  • I'll come back New Year's Eve.

  • That's fine. Do which you need to do.

  • Made it home!

  • I'll open the door.

  • Wow!

  • Wenya, you came!

  • Mom bought us a bunch of pretty clothes. Let's go look!

  • Wenya, say hi to your uncle.

  • Hello.

  • It's so nice! You look like a beautiful princess!

  • Jingjing, can you help me put this on?

  • Yeah!

  • That bow's so pretty! Let's go show Mom. (How much did you spend on those two kids?)

  • It's New Year's, and you brought the younger one here too.

  • You're out of line!

  • We're the Wangs. We're not the Zhangs!

  • If you don't get that brat out of here today,

  • forget about New Year's plans!

  • I am her mom.

  • I brought her here for New Year's. What's the problem?

  • Don't you have humanity?

  • How has she ever gotten in your way?

  • I can't take this anymore!

  • I'm not going to raise someone else's kid.

  • If you don't get her out of here, then I will!

  • What are you doing?

  • Get out!

  • Get back!

  • Mom!

  • Stop it!

  • You really thought I wouldn't hit you? (Mom!)

  • How could I raise another man's child?

  • Money doesn't grow on trees!

  • Don't cry, Wenya. (Out of here! I don't want to see them anymore!)

  • Uncle just had too much to drink.

  • Wenjing, take your sister to Dad's house.

  • I'll pick you up after the New Year.

  • Honey, wait 'til your uncle comes, then we'll eat together. (Yeah.)

  • Uncle's back!

  • 'Kay, Jingjing, go to your sister's room.

  • Qiuyan, listen, I can explain.

  • You said she would spend New Year at her mom's place.

  • You're just trying to start something. Why do you do this to me?

  • Hang on.

  • It's late, it's New Year's.

  • Since they're here, we'll just leave them here at home.

  • Her own mother doesn't want her. Why do I have to let her in?

  • Will you let me celebrate or what?

  • Fine, just, please! It's New Year's.

  • Listen! This is my house! Why did you have to come here?

  • This is my dad's house, it's my home too!

  • It's not your home, no one wants you!

  • That's not true!

  • Yes it is!

  • It's not!

  • You're nobody!

  • I'm not!

  • Yes you are!

  • No I'm not!

  • Yes you are!

  • Wenya! Don't fight, stop! Leave you alone.

  • Stop, stop!

  • Stop!

  • What's wrong?

  • Mom, they hit me!

  • Are you okay?

  • It's my home too.

  • It's okay. You're my good girl.

  • Zhang Jianguo, listen to me,

  • I'm leaving if she stays here.

  • It's me or her. Figure it out!

  • Fine, fine.

  • Wenjing, listen to me.

  • Take your sister to the old place tonight.

  • I'll be there later, okay?

  • Good.

  • Wenya, we have to go.

  • Dad, I'm home!

  • Sis, come on. Don't tell me to date someone.

  • Since Qiuyan and I divorced, things have been good.

  • I'm getting along better with Wenya now anyway.

  • When she was young, I really wronged her.

  • I didn't take good care of her.

  • She's about to take her college entrance exams,

  • and I want to give her a good positive environment.

  • Let's not think about anything else right now.

  • Hey, she'll be coming home soon.

  • I'm gonna hang up. Bye.

  • Bye-bye.

  • Dad, I'm home.

  • There you are.

  • Hurry up and get changed.

  • There you go.

  • You've been gone a month. You look thinner.

  • Exams are coming up.

  • I know you've been studying,

  • so I tried to cook some brain food.

  • Look! It's your favorite, sweet and sour.

  • Wow.

  • Eat up.

  • Dad, here. You have some too.

  • Thanks.

  • You're looking kind of pale. You should take care of yourself.

  • I'm fine.

  • You know my greatest wish?

  • It's for you to get into a good college,

  • and so you can get a good job in the future.

  • Then, I'll stop worrying.

  • Dad, don't worry. I won't disappoint you.

  • I will be so successful in my career, just like you.

  • Good.

  • Hey, try this one.

  • By the way,

  • it's been a while since I've seen Mom,

  • so I wanna see her and my sister.

  • Dad, what's wrong?

  • Your mother's in the hospital.

  • We didn't tell you because we didn't want it to affect your studies.

  • Hey. (Wenya.)

  • How is Mom?

  • The doctor said she had a brain hemorrhage.

  • We're lucky she got here soon.

  • If they caught it later, she might not be here.

  • Listen, she's really lucky to be alive.

  • Hey, Jing, where is our stepfather?

  • Don't talk about him.

  • He's the reason your mother is in here!

  • What? Wait, tell me what happened.

  • He brought some floozy back home with him and your mom ran into them.

  • How could she not be angry with him?

  • Not to mention,

  • even though he knows your mom is here,

  • not only does he not care, he seized all the family's assets.

  • That's too much. I'm going to settle this! (Wenya, wait.)

  • Wenya!

  • The most important thing now is making sure Mom gets better.

  • Also, promise me you won't mention it in front of her.

  • She can't get agitated right now.

  • Yeah. Helping your mom is more important.

  • Wenjing, Wenya, there's some things I need to do.

  • Since you're here to help your mom out, I'll be heading home now.

  • Hey, you don't look well.

  • I won't live at the school anymore. I'll help you care for Mom.

  • Mom!

  • Mom!

  • What is it?

  • Mom!

  • Mom, don't cry.

  • It's okay, I'm here, Mom.

  • Ma, medicine.

  • Mom, medicine.

  • Tao Huizhen's family,

  • your balance requires another payment.

  • You need to pay as soon as possible,

  • or we'll have to stop treating your mother.

  • Why are you here?

  • This is my mother's house, so I …

  • Who is it?

  • It's for you.

  • Oh.

  • Oh, Wenya, what are you doing here?

  • My mom's been in the hospital, but you don't seem to care.

  • My dad's covered the medical bills,

  • but we're running out of money.

  • Can you help with medical expenses?

  • Wenya, don't you understand?

  • The restaurant has been losing money for years,

  • there's a ton of debts to pay.

  • I don't have any money right now.

  • How about this,

  • when I get some money, I'll send it over to you.

  • When my mom managed it, business was really good.

  • But now when she needs money,

  • you can't just do nothing!

  • At least, get my mom's money to pay for these bills.

  • You think I have money?

  • I don't have any to give you.

  • You lived with my mom all those years,

  • how could you be like this?

  • Fine, forget it.

  • I'm going to divorce her anyway, so don't come here again.

  • Go, get out!

  • My mom helped you! (Get out!)

  • How could you? (Go!)

  • How can you do this?

  • Don't you have a conscience?

  • Hey, Dad.

  • Have some milk.

  • Your mother will get out soon,

  • but your stepfather has taken the house.

  • She doesn't have anywhere to go.

  • Talk it over with her, and see if she'll move in here with us.

  • You know how Mom can be

  • she has a lot of pride.

  • In this situation, I don't think she would wanna come here.

  • My sister and I talked about it, we wanna rent a place.

  • Okay, in the next few days, I'll help you find a place.

  • Finish your homework and go to bed.

  • Mom, time for your medicine.

  • Just set it down. I'll take it later.

  • Wenya, sit down. I have something to say.

  • Wenya, you've grown up, and you're independent.

  • One day if I'm not here anymore,

  • you need to take care of yourself.

  • Mom, what are you talking about?

  • Listen to me.

  • Your sister's health is bad, she can't work like you.

  • So take good care of her.

  • Then, I won't worry.

  • Ma, what does that mean?

  • You're getting better every day.

  • You're about to go to college,

  • and I wanted more money to send you abroad somewhere good.

  • Not only can I not take care of either of you,

  • I've become a burden on you.

  • Ma, that isn't true.

  • Listen, my sister and I are grown up,

  • so no matter how hard things get, I know we can all get through it.

  • Don't worry so much, Mom.

  • Ma, just try to sleep, take your mind off it.

  • Ms. Zhang!

  • Ms. Zhang, I have a question about this equation.

  • Ah. Well, look, it's actually pretty simple

  • I'm sorry, one second. (Sure.)

  • Hey, sis, what's up?

  • Dad's in the hospital.

  • They ran some tests, and it's late-stage liver cancer.

  • It's what? Liver cancer?

  • Hey, Wenya.

  • Dad.

  • Wenya, you came.

  • Don't worry about me.

  • I'll be fine. It's no big deal.

  • Just focus on school.

  • Dad, don't worry, I'm studying every day.

  • I'll definitely go to college.

  • I never imagined that Jianguo would get cancer.

  • That household's falling apart.

  • I was hoping to borrow more money and expand the factory,

  • but I guess I can't now.

  • You still want to borrow money from him?

  • We still haven't paid back any of the money we already borrowed.

  • Wenya's mother is bedridden, and their father is like this now.

  • They're more in need of money.

  • I think we should pay them back.

  • We can't! The factory's barely made any money back yet.

  • We need to pay the staff,

  • not to mention some goes to officials. Pay them back?!

  • Uncle, Aunt!

  • Hey, Wenya.

  • Uncle, have you been busy?

  • Since both my parents are sick,

  • and I'm studying for exams,

  • and my sister can't take care of both of them,

  • can you help look after my dad a bit?

  • Well, I—

  • Wenya, these last few years we've been so busy with our business.

  • We're trying to expand the factory.

  • There's no way your uncle could spend time away.

  • Wenya, we're extremely busy. We need to go now, okay?

  • Come. Let's go.

  • Don't go.

  • Hello?

  • Auntie, this is Wenya.

  • I'm taking the college entrance exams soon.

  • Is there any way you can help look after Dad?

  • UhWell, I would, but I really can't take time off from work right now.

  • I hope you understand.

  • Oh, okay.

  • Ms. Xiao, (Hey, Wenya.)

  • I need to take a week off.

  • Is there a reason you need so much time?

  • My dad is in the hospital.

  • And he needs a lot of tests in the next few days.

  • Wenya, there's only three months until exams.

  • It's an important time, but it's your dad.

  • You can figure it out. Remember to study.

  • I will.

  • Thank you Ms. Xiao.

  • Wenya is such a good kid.

  • She's smart, has good grades,

  • and I know she can get into a good college.

  • It's a shame her situation is so unfortunate.

  • Her mom is bedridden and dad's in the hospital.

  • That poor kid!

  • Wenya really has a hard life.

  • If this keeps up, her schoolwork will suffer.

  • It would be a shame if she couldn't go to a good college.

  • Ms. Xiao

  • Listen, don't take it to heart.

  • They say that life is full of ups and downs,

  • and no one has a life that is all smooth sailing.

  • No one knows what setbacks they'll encounter or what difficulties they will face.

  • Don't you think so?

  • Hey, you're home. Look who's here.

  • Ah! Hi Aunt Zheng, Aunt Li!

  • Ah, Wenya, you are back! (Ah, Wenya.)

  • What brings you here?

  • How are you?

  • Are you tired? Come have a seat.

  • 'Kay.

  • Oh, I just bought some fruit. I'll go prepare it for us. (Okay!)

  • We can do this in the living room.

  • Sis, let me help.

  • Xinming, Li Jie.

  • We've been friends all these years, you know me well.

  • I'm so competitive.

  • No matter what I do, I never want to get left behind.

  • These years, in order to make people think well of me,

  • I've focused all my energy on business.

  • But I justnever thought things would be like this.

  • Now, I have nothing.

  • I'm sick, and I'm a burden on my children.

  • Honestly, if it weren't for my kids,

  • I'd have nothing to live for

  • Huizhen, don't be like this.

  • I understand what you're going through.

  • Anyone in your shoes would be upset.

  • A few years ago,

  • I worked night and day to earn enough for my son to go to school,

  • but I ruined my health.

  • My son didn't excel,

  • he didn't get into college, and he gambled.

  • He gambled away all our money,

  • and got into fights with people, spent three years in jail.

  • I was just like how you are.

  • I was always crying and felt hope was gone.

  • I wondered why did I have such a worthless son.

  • He brought me only humiliation.

  • I just felt like I couldn't go on.

  • Auntie, why is life always so full of suffering?

  • Life would be a lot better without pain.

  • At the time, I thought the same thing:

  • Why are people's lives so painful?

  • Why can't we escape from all the suffering?

  • When I started to believe and understand the truth of God's words,

  • I started to learn the truth.

  • Mankind is corrupt, and there's meaning to all of our suffering.

  • You believe in God?

  • In God?

  • During my very worst times, a friend of mine shared the gospel.

  • He said God created mankind, God rules over our destiny.

  • Where we come from, where we go,

  • our whole lives are arranged by God.

  • If we believe in God,

  • we'll understand these things about human life.

  • It doesn't matter what difficulties we have, setbacks or failures in our lives,

  • it's all in God's will.

  • We believe in God and have undergone difficulties.

  • It allows us to see the truth and God's actions,

  • gain God's care and protection, and walk the proper path.

  • As long as we seek the truth and pray, rely on God in all things,

  • God will protect us, care for us.

  • He will give us a way out and resolve all our problems.

  • My friend bore witness to the words and work of God in the last days,

  • and gave me a book of God's words:

  • Ever since then, I've read God's words every day and prayed to Him.

  • I shared all of my difficulties with God,

  • and I met brothers and sisters, had fellowship.

  • By that time, I understood God does carry in His hands the fate of mankind,

  • rule over us and arrange people's whole lives.

  • We all live with pain every day because Satan has corrupted us.

  • Humans turned their back on God,

  • and we lost His care and protection, falling under Satan's domain.

  • Satan has fooled mankind.

  • That's why our lives are tragedy.

  • People live only for vanity, for fame and status.

  • It's all Satan's affliction on mankind.

  • Living like this, of course we're in pain.

  • I finally see things clearly.

  • Actually, God allows people to suffer so

  • in order to show mankind how Satan corrupts and afflicts us.

  • This is the only way we can hate and reject Satan

  • and instead come pray to God, seek to live based on His words,

  • cast off the shackles of sin, and gain God's salvation.

  • This is God's will.

  • All of this was my guidance from the words of God

  • that made me understand the truth and truly know in my heart

  • that God is love and only God can save all mankind.

  • While believing in God,

  • I've seen His guidance and His protection and His salvation in many things.

  • My heart is brighter.

  • Believing in God is great and is really the right path in life.

  • Almighty God's words very clearly explain the root of people's pain in life.

  • Let's take a look at His words together. Then you'll see.

  • That sounds great!

  • Let's read together.

  • We should read another part.

  • Wenya, why don't you read next.

  • Sure.

  • How do you feel after reading the words of Almighty God?

  • These words are truly profound.

  • I've never heard anything like this before.

  • Please, tell us more!

  • The reason that the world is so dark and evil,

  • that humans are ever so corrupt,

  • and that our lives are overflowing with pain,

  • is directly related to mankind being so corrupted by Satan.

  • Almighty God has clearly explained all of this.

  • It is only after enduring such suffering

  • that people are able to sense the darkness in the world, the corruption in mankind,

  • and to realize that they need God's salvation.

  • For thousands of years,

  • Satan has used materialism, atheism, evolutionism,

  • and other such fallacies to deceive and poison us.

  • It has used demons and luminaries

  • to plant all kinds of fallacies and lies in people's hearts.

  • As in the sayings:

  • "All for themselves and the devil take the ends."

  • "Money makes the world go round."

  • "A man dies for money, a bird for food."

  • "One's destiny's in one's own hand."

  • "Knowledge can change your fate."

  • "Those who work with their minds govern those who work with their hands."

  • "There is no God within the world. There has never been any Savior."

  • "Man can conquer nature." And so on.

  • People have mistaken these poisons from Satan as being the truth,

  • they see them as wise proverbs,

  • and they rely on them for guidance.

  • They're all arrogant and self-important.

  • They're self-assured and listen to no one.

  • They're selfish and deceitful. They are full of lies.

  • They cheat and they hurt one another.

  • They don't confide in anyone or have any genuine relationships.

  • People erect great walls between one another

  • and are guarded with everyone.

  • People just can't get along with others

  • if they aren't careful, they fear they'll make enemies.

  • Wouldn't you say so yourselves?

  • All you've said is true, no one has humanity.

  • What problem does this speak to?

  • That people have been corrupted, and that their hearts are wicked.

  • People seem to worship money and power.

  • Being a whore isn't seen as shameful.

  • No one cares about morality now.

  • They wrestle each other over money, fame and fortune, and scheme for status.

  • They cheat each other, they slaughter each other.

  • They stop at nothing to achieve their individual goals.

  • They are capable of doing terrible things;

  • there's no sin they wouldn't commit.

  • Even between parents and children, husband and wife,

  • between all there is cheating, exploitation, and there's betrayal.

  • They are devoid of conscience;

  • all they do is for their own personal benefit.

  • You are quite right.

  • None care about their conscience.

  • They are always on guard with each other,

  • and no one knows when they might be cheated by someone.

  • Such a life is exhausting!

  • How could our lives not be painful in such a corrupt and evil world?

  • It's only logical.

  • If we don't follow God and take the proper path,

  • then we're susceptible to Satan's lies,

  • to living in sin and being harmed to the point that we're neither like man nor ghost.

  • Can there be peace or joy this way?

  • Can there be any happiness?

  • No way!

  • Everyone is bad. There's no kindness at all.

  • Living in this world is nothing but suffering!

  • This is indeed true.

  • All families have their own problems,

  • and all people have their own pain.

  • If you stop and look around, what family lives in harmony?

  • And who has a happy life?

  • "All families have their own problem."

  • It's difficult and exhausting for everyone!

  • If people followed God, pursued the truth, and took the right path in life,

  • they'd certainly be blessed by God,

  • and all of mankind would not be so corrupt,

  • and people's lives wouldn't have so much pain.

  • It is a pity that so few people truly believe in God,

  • that so few people really love truth!

  • The atheist Communist Party that rules China

  • oppresses churches and persecutes believers.

  • In such a country that resists God, you'll find few of His blessings.

  • That's why society in China is so dark and evil,

  • and why our lives are grueling and painful.

  • All of this is true.

  • If God hadn't come to save mankind,

  • we'd all live in the midst of sin,

  • and none would be safe from the trickery and harm of Satan.

  • Everything that you're saying is indeed true.

  • People are hypocritical and seem friendly outside.

  • In fact they cheat, and they use each other.

  • There is tremendous truth in the saying,

  • "fair-weather friends," for that's how they are.

  • When you have money and influence, everyone will fawn over you,

  • but it all changes if you hit hard times.

  • No one will stick with you; none will offer help.

  • If someone has problems,

  • others laugh at their expense.

  • Just think about it.

  • Back when I could lend money, friends and relatives would all fawn over me.

  • But since I became seriously ill,

  • they're all avoiding me, no one wants to help me.

  • What pains me the most is,

  • even my husband whom I lived with for more than ten years not only betrayed me,

  • but he has actually seized the family property.

  • Now I see it clearly.

  • Relationships are based on self-interest, getting what they can.

  • They're all devoid of feeling; they can't be relied on.

  • What of marriage then or of love?

  • It's all a trap, and it is hell!

  • It's wonderful that we could communicate like this.

  • Believing in God is the right path for humans.

  • Without God's care and protection, life is just great suffering.

  • Departing from God is no way to live!

  • Huizhen, now you can see the darkness and evil of the human world,

  • and you realize that belief in God is the right path.

  • That's so wonderful!

  • God saves those who follow His way and who truly believe in Him.

  • You've undergone such ordeals.

  • Now you can come to God and receive His salvation.

  • This is wonderful. It's a true blessing in disguise!

  • The way that you have explained faith in God helped me open my heart.

  • I've encountered such misfortune and have suffered so much.

  • Only now am I able to understand why.

  • It's getting late.

  • Let's eat something and then continue our conversation.

  • Yes. Okay.

  • Why don't you rest, I'll make dinner.

  • Auntie, you and Mom keep talking. We'll take care of it.

  • Yeah, just you wait I'm a real force in the kitchen! (Oh, okay! Great.)

  • Aunties, please have some fruit. (Thank you! Thanks!)

  • They're such good kids.

  • Take things in stride, you'll get better more quickly.

  • Wenya.

  • Did you notice it? Mom's in a really good mood today.

  • I have, she's been smiling.

  • It's been so long since we've seen her smiling.

  • It's true!

  • I'll help out too.

  • Oh, Auntie, after hearing what you said today,

  • my mom's spirits were really lifted.

  • Thank God!

  • I didn't get it till now.

  • The reason people's lives are so painful is

  • they don't believe in God and distance themselves from Him,

  • then they're harmed by Satan.

  • Auntie, you understand a lot 'cause of your belief in God!

  • Yes, belief in God is cool 'cause you're able to understand tons.

  • Auntie, we'd love it if you'd tell us more about faith after we eat. (Yeah.)

  • Okay.

  • Almighty God has uttered many truths and revealed many mysteries.

  • He has clearly explained how we may gain God's blessings

  • and what our proper path is.

  • As long as we carefully read His words,

  • we'll be able to grasp much of the truth.

  • See, all that God has created is so beautiful!

  • You really should come walk around.

  • You're right. Going for a walk is so uplifting.

  • Hearing your fellowship on Almighty God's words

  • has helped me open up my heart.

  • I used to believe:

  • "All for themselves and the devil take the ends."

  • "Those who work with their minds govern those who work with their hands."

  • Also, "One's destiny is within one's own hand."

  • And "Money makes the world go round."

  • All of these sayings are so true.

  • The world really is like that.

  • Money is power,

  • and what's more, it allows people to live with dignity and happiness.

  • That's why I would run myself into the ground to manage my business,

  • I was obsessed with making money.

  • I've wasted much of my life pursuing money,

  • and now here I am.

  • These satanic fallacies have done me such harm!

  • Had I not read Almighty God's words,

  • I'd've been killed by Satan and never known what was going on!

  • At last I now understand,

  • these fallacies, all from Satan, bring nothing but pain and darkness!

  • It's true.

  • Almighty God so clearly states the root of the evil and darkness of the world.

  • Belief in God and reading His word makes so much clear.

  • The truth of Satan corrupting man is clear,

  • but we can escape from this pain!

  • That really is true.

  • After several years of belief and reading His words,

  • unknowingly I understood many truths.

  • I could recognize Satan's lies,

  • and no longer placed emphasis on that world.

  • Riches and fame, one's status and careerthey're not happiness.

  • They do not bring any joy.

  • I think that living for fame and status within the corrupt flesh

  • brings great suffering.

  • And that suffering brings with it great ills.

  • You've got it right, that's just how it is.

  • Mom, Auntie.

  • Wenya.

  • I brought us some water!

  • I passed by a pavilion. Let's go there and sit.

  • Here, I can push her. (Okay.)

  • When one believes in God and one pursues the truth,

  • when one lives by God's words and He's present in all aspects of one's life,

  • only then can one be truly happy.

  • I now believe in God with all my heart, and I pursue the truth.

  • I'm no longer troubled by worldly things like money, fame, or status.

  • Even though I have less money and material comforts,

  • God's truly with me, and His words guide me.

  • It brings me comfort.

  • I've something to lean on and feel at ease, so I'm happy and joyful.

  • No amount of money could ever buy that!

  • It's no wonder you're so much happier now.

  • I've never seen you like this.

  • You're completely different.

  • Belief in God really is wonderful!

  • It is.

  • Just think if we didn't believe in God and grasp the truth,

  • all we knew was relying on our hard work struggling alone against fate.

  • Then even if we had money, status, or power,

  • would it change our fate?

  • We've all seen unbelievers who own lavish homes,

  • who come from wealthy families and drive expensive cars,

  • and yet they are not at ease.

  • They are without peace and joy.

  • None can escape the sense of emptiness and suffering.

  • Many take drugs and ruin their lives, some commit suicide.

  • These are all known facts.

  • Would you say

  • when the great disaster arrives, that money, fame, and status will save mankind?

  • When the disaster comes,

  • those with money, those with status will die just like the rest.

  • They will.

  • Hey, during the Indian Ocean tsunami,

  • people with money and power died just like everyone else.

  • That's right!

  • Those who believe in God are different.

  • If we read God's words, we can grasp the truth and perceive His will.

  • We can see many things clearly.

  • We will know the type of person God blesses.

  • We'll pursue the truth,

  • put it into practice according to His words, and do as He commends.

  • That way we can gradually shun evil,

  • cast off Satan's deception and shackles,

  • and walk life's proper path.

  • Once we gain truth through our faith in God,

  • we can cast off sin and live by His words,

  • and in the disaster He'll protect us.

  • No matter how great the disaster, we will not die.

  • Huizhen, don't you think this is the greatest blessing?

  • It is.

  • I now understand that

  • only by belief in God can we gain God's protection, peace, and joy.

  • Were we to pursue knowledge and wealth, or great status and fame,

  • but to do so, we departed from God,

  • then it would all be meaningless and empty.

  • No matter how much knowledge someone has,

  • it cannot change their fate or bring them happiness.

  • Xinming, it's wonderful to grasp the truth.

  • Hearing the words of Almighty God in fellowship,

  • it's like opening up a windowit's brighter.

  • I feel like I have something to lean on, and I'm not as depressed.

  • Almighty God expresses truth to save us from the harm of the devil Satan.

  • Only this is true love.

  • I accept Almighty God's work of the last days.

  • I will read His words thoroughly, and I will follow Him.

  • Thanks be to God!

  • Auntie, my mom has been so down in the dumps lately,

  • she just sits alone and cries.

  • Nothing we've said to her has seemed to help.

  • It's been very upsetting for my sister and I to see her in such pain,

  • and we've had no idea what to do.

  • Since you've been sharing fellowship on Almighty God's words,

  • my mom's mood has brightened so,

  • she's changed her life and follows Almighty God.

  • It's just wonderful! (Thank God!)

  • It seems Almighty God's words can truly change a person's heart (Yes!)

  • and resolve our difficulties and suffering.

  • I will believe in Almighty God as well,

  • and I'll read His words, and I'll follow Him!

  • Mom, look.

  • So that's how you wrapped it?

  • It's not bad.

  • Right, be encouraging. (She's just learning.)

  • Here, try again. (Okay.)

  • By the way,

  • since Wenya must study for her college entrance exam,

  • and she cares for her dad,

  • we have agreed that

  • for a little while Sister Li and her husband will help care for Wenya's dad.

  • That way she can focus on studies, 'kay?

  • Yes, this way you can find peace and not worry so much.

  • I can't allow that!

  • Everyone's busy spreading the gospel, it's too much.

  • We can't impose on our brothers and sisters.

  • We are brothers and sisters, we should love each other,

  • and we should help out whoever is having difficulties.

  • Yes!

  • Right!

  • Thank you, Aunties!

  • You don't need to thank us. (Thank God!)

  • Thank God! This is God's love for us!

  • This is what God teaches that we should help each other.

  • In time you will understand.

  • Wenya.

  • Wenya, you're back.

  • Thank you for helping my dad!

  • Thanks so much!

  • It's no problem!

  • Auntie, I've changed the water.

  • Oh, that's great. Just put it there.

  • If you're set I'll clean the room now. (Okay.)

  • Wow!

  • Oh Wenya, you're back. (Yeah.)

  • Wenya.

  • I can't believe how clean it is!

  • Thank you, Auntie!

  • Come now, don't be so polite.

  • There is no need, we're all from the house of God.

  • Now here, give me your bag.

  • It's okay. I can get it.

  • You're still being too polite with me. There's no need.

  • Here, you rest for a bit. We're going to sit and eat soon.

  • Hi Auntie, what are you doing?

  • These are herbs your Auntie Wang and I picked in the mountains a few days ago.

  • I finished washing and drying them.

  • They're really good for your mother's illness. Take them to her.

  • Thank you, Auntie!

  • You're welcome!

  • Here, I'll put 'em in your bag.

  • Every morning, you'll boil some water,

  • then take a handful of herbs, and slowly put them into the pot,

  • just let them steep there

  • Wenya, how'd it go?

  • Great! I'm all done.

  • I'll do this. ('Kay.)

  • Dad?

  • Dad, what's wrong?

  • Dad!

  • Dad!

  • Dad!

  • Doctor! Nurse! Someone help!

  • Dad! Dad!

  • Dad! Dad!

  • Dad!

  • Doctor!

  • Dad! Dad! Dad!

  • Doctor!

  • Come now.

  • There's no heartbeat. (No heartbeat.)

  • Get ready for CPR. (Okay.)

  • Wenya, try not to be sad.

  • In my heart I know Dad really loved you.

  • Dad is gone now. What am I going to do?

  • Wenya, I know your dad is gone, but your sister and I are here.

  • We three have each other, mother and daughters.

  • I know that life has been very difficult for you.

  • We never were able to give you a home that was whole.

  • When your dad and I divorced, you were sent to live with him.

  • Your stepmother was unkind.

  • She left your dad with no choice.

  • He was forced to send you to stay with me.

  • I was really confused back then.

  • I only focused on my business.

  • I didn't make time for you.

  • I would send you to stay with relatives and friends.

  • I had others care for you.

  • Every time I would come to get you,

  • I'd see you sitting all alone, waiting for me to come and get you,

  • you were like an orphan longing for a home.

  • I felt such shame

  • Why was my life so difficult?

  • Why couldn't, why couldn't I have had a family that was whole?

  • I failed at what was most important.

  • I wasn't a good mother.

  • I didn't take care of you.

  • Now your poor father has passed away,

  • I am very sick, and your sister isn't well.

  • And you are still so young, you're not even an adult yet,

  • but the burden of this family has fallen on your small shoulders.

  • What can I do?

  • I can't tell you how it pains me to see you suffer so much.

  • I am so indebted to you, Wenya!

  • Mom, now that we believe in God, we'll be fine.

  • In God's house, I've come to know the love of brothers and sisters,

  • the warmth of God's family.

  • Were it not for faith in God, I wouldn't be able to go on.

  • Since believing in God,

  • we've felt His love and the love of brothers and sisters.

  • We finally see that only God is love, and only God loves us.

  • We must rely upon God.

  • People can't be relied on.

  • Oh God! You have saved me, given me love and the warmth of a family.

  • I will always believe in You and follow You.

  • Oh God! You are truly my rock.

  • My dad passed away, I'm depressed.

  • Dear God, I beg You to guide me, to lead me on the path before me.

  • Amen!

  • Wenya.

  • Wenya, Auntie Zheng is here to see us.

  • Let's go.

  • Let's pray together for her.

  • Auntie.

  • Hi Wenya. Come.

  • Feeling any better?

  • Yes, much.

  • Wenya, you must properly grasp your father's passing.

  • Where we come from and where we go is all within God's rule.

  • Everyone comes to earth with their individual mission.

  • Once it's completed, then they will return.

  • Do you understand this?

  • If you really understand, you won't suffer as much.

  • Things of the past are all done.

  • Once we believe in God, we start to walk the proper path in life.

  • If we really listen to God's words and obey His work,

  • He'll certainly bless us.

  • You need to know that God is with us now.

  • The Church is our true family.

  • We're no longer alone.

  • No matter what we face, we can pray to God,

  • and He will help us and guide us.

  • Isn't that true?

  • Let's read Almighty God's words together.

  • Okay.

  • Wenya.

  • Wenya, having read Almighty God's words,

  • can you feel that it's God, the Lord of creation, speaking directly to all of us?

  • God calls out to us with His words.

  • He comforts us, and He leads us.

  • His words are indeed true!

  • We are all children of God.

  • He alone truly cares for us.

  • The entirety of our lives is arranged by Him,

  • and no matter what befalls us or how we suffer,

  • it's God training and perfecting us, and guiding us through His words,

  • so we can accept truth and live by truth.

  • We haven't believed in God for long, so we don't grasp much,

  • but in a few years,

  • we'll grasp more and have an understanding of God.

  • Then we will know the significance of obeying God.

  • Our family has suffered so very much,

  • but none more than poor Wenya.

  • From a young age she was denied the warmth of a family,

  • and now, her father has died.

  • If she didn't believe in God,

  • she would be suffering so very much.

  • As her mother, I wouldn't know what to do.

  • But thankfully,

  • now that I believe and read Almighty God's words,

  • I understand that all the pain and sorrow we suffer now is meant to help us to mature.

  • I didn't understand before, and I railed against Heaven and earth.

  • How could I have been so foolish, so rebellious and obtuse?

  • Wenya, look,

  • many children have grown up in very nice homes and have never had to suffer,

  • but as a result, they understand little as adults.

  • They're not able to live on their own, they're far too fragile.

  • Then there're the kids who've known suffering.

  • Once grown, they're really strong and resolved.

  • They can live on their own.

  • One thing I've learned is human life is full of ups and also downs,

  • and we all come out of difficulties.

  • Therefore, it's not a bad thing that we suffer.

  • In fact, bliss might cause harm.

  • Wouldn't you say so?

  • Auntie Zheng and Mom say it well!

  • Wenya, just think.

  • If our family hadn't gone through such suffering,

  • Mom wouldn't have thought to believe in God;

  • the two of us definitely wouldn't believe.

  • Don't you think this blessing has come from misfortune?

  • Mom, Auntie,

  • my heart's brighter from hearing your fellowship today.

  • I know that these things I've suffered were all God's rule and arrangements.

  • They'll actually benefit me.

  • If my life had lacked suffering,

  • I'm afraid I wouldn't believe in God,

  • but would follow the worlds' evil trends

  • like drinking or online gaming or going to karaoke bars.

  • I now feel that all I've suffered has actually been God's protection of me.

  • He really loves us so much.

  • I must do my best to believe and pursue truth.

  • Mom, you know, I think that our family truly is honored!

  • You see, just when we fell into desperate circumstances,

  • we unexpectedly heard God's voice,

  • and were lifted up before His throne.

  • It's truly God's grace!

  • I've been feeling the joy of believing in God lately.

  • It seems there'll no longer be pain or sorrow.

  • From now on, I'll enjoy peace and joy!

  • I've been thinking,

  • there must be many people out there,

  • living in pain and feeling alone like we used to.

  • They haven't heard the voice of God yet,

  • so they're still living in darkness with no path to take.

  • I think that we have a duty

  • to spread the gospel of the descent of the heavenly kingdom to them,

  • so they'll be able to return to the house of God and enjoy His love.

  • That sounds great!

  • We should spread the gospel to those in need who are suffering,

  • and bring them in front of God.

  • That would be in line with God's will!

  • I often hear brothers and sisters

  • say that there are many who long for God's appearance,

  • but they are shackled by the deception

  • of pastors and elders and the CCP government.

  • They're unable to come before God.

  • We've also seen that there are many people who are rushing around,

  • locked in a futile struggle for worldly wealth, fame, and status.

  • They are fooled and harmed by Satan,

  • and they're living in pain.

  • God's heart is sad and anxious.

  • He's waiting for them to come in front of Him as soon as possible,

  • and to escape from the harm of Satan.

  • Just think, when things were at their worst,

  • God sent brothers and sisters to preach the gospel to us.

  • Only then did we accept His work of the last days,

  • escape from Satan's harm,

  • and enjoy the blessings of believing in God.

  • We should do all that we can to spread the gospel and fulfill our duty

  • so that those who live in darkness may hear the voice of God,

  • break through Satan's barriers,

  • and come before God so that they might be saved.

  • This would repay God's love!

  • Mom,

  • I've wanted to spread the gospel and fulfill my duty for some time now.

  • I'm just worried I don't understand the truth well enough

  • and won't be able to explain it effectively,

  • but when I hear brothers and sisters share their experience

  • of being led by the Holy Spirit when spreading the gospel,

  • I'm so moved.

  • Thank God!

  • I see that in our belief, God only blesses us when we perform our duty!

  • Though we do not grasp much truth,

  • we can still practice spreading the gospel with brothers and sisters.

  • Then it will be easier to grasp truth and progress more quickly.

  • Ah, Wenjing,

  • tomorrow let's spread the gospel

  • and bear witness with Auntie Zheng to family and friends. (Yeah, great!)

  • Mom, what do you think?

  • That's great.

  • My sister's so good, you should start with her.

  • You should share the gospel with her tomorrow.

  • We'll do that tomorrow!

  • Perfect!

  • Wenjing,

  • do you think you may have seen that red suitcase of mine?

  • Look at the very top of the closet.

  • Oh, thanks.

Papa?

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