ill-gotten gains, karmic retribution

Do Not Take Ill-Gotten Gains or Disasters Will Abound, Part 2

In the first part of this story, there are examples given showing how righteous behavior is rewarded by the heavens. The following tales reveal how taking ill-gotten gains is met with penalties and hardship. A warning to those who hurt others for self-interest During the period of the Republic of China (1912-1949), a businessman in ...

July 1, 2021

David Jirard

String of pearls with glass orange, gold, and clear beads – Ill-gotten gains bring disaster.

Do Not Take Ill-Gotten Gains or Disasters Will Abound

There was a saying by Confucius: “Riches and honors acquired by unrighteous means are like floating clouds to me.” In other words, taking ill-gotten gains and self-interest will bring disasters because this is not the right way. How many real-life stories in the history of mankind reveal this truth to the world? Rich man’s son-in-law ...

June 21, 2021

Michael Segarty