Source: "Eating without food" in the Book of Rites Tan Gong: Qian Ao served food on the left and drank it on the right, saying, "Hey! Come and eat! " Raise your eyes and look at it and say, "Give but don't eat your food, so you too!" " So thank you, and finally died without food.
Qian ao was holding a dish in his left hand and soup in his right, saying, "Hello! Come and eat! " The hungry man looked up at him and said, "I am in this situation because I don't eat food given by others!" " "Qian ao went up to apologize to him, but he eventually starved to death because he didn't eat.
The meaning of not eating the food that comes from eating.
In the year of famine, it is undoubtedly a good thing for Qian Ao to help the victims. However, his arrogant attitude and contemptuous tone made the hungry people unacceptable, which eventually led to the failure of good deeds. He warned people that it is very important to respect others, even if he helped others, he should take it as the basis, otherwise his good wishes may be dashed. ?
Not eating the food of the past also tells people that relief and helping others should be sincere, not pretending to be a savior. It is acceptable to help others in good faith; However, in the face of arrogant "unexpected food", we should learn to refuse like that hungry man with backbone. No matter what difficulties you encounter, you should keep your self-esteem, which is the most valuable quality as a person.