My PC Interview

Talked a lot of personal things to my Platoon Commander today. No, no, didn't complain about Army. Hahha... Turns out he closed the interview book and asked me very personal questions.

PC: So what are you occupied with in bunk?
Me: Mainly reading books.
PC: What kind of books do you read?
Me: Hmm... a bit of philosophy and religion.
*I stressed "a bit" because I scared I ban men nong fu.*
PC: Oh?
Me: ...
PC: Learnt anything?
Me: Yah. A lot.
PC: Tell me about it.
Me: Wah...a lot leh....
PC: Tell me about it...

Turns out I explained what I learnt of the Penitent Thief to him. I explained why this guy has the greatest faith. He believed in Jesus and His Kingdom at a point of time when Jesus seemingly was totally defeated at the cross and could not even save himself. Actually the Good Friday message talked about this. But I read it once again in 'Holiness', and John Calvin actually said the same thing. He didn't know who Calvin was, nor what was the Reformation. He knows a bit of the penitent thief story though.

And turns out I discovered he is also a Christian attending an 'Anglican-charismatic' church. Also he is a musician who believes that he should influence the younger generation to "experience God". I talked for about 20 minutes with him. He did sound quite biblical...

He lamented at many people's taking life for granted, and believes music is a gift from God for him to influence some people. At one point I commented that I lead a 'regular, ordinary life', to which he remarked that I cannot live a regular, ordinary life when the Spirit of God is in a person. I nodded my head.

I guess I too have a responsibility to teach the younger generation in church. Even if it is just one person.