Fancy Restaurant With Brothers

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Yes, I can relate. Sounds like a little jealousy…I don’t know.

The parties and special events that I have been invited to by “movers and shakers” were enjoyable and amusing. The people I met were quite friendly; no matter, I was an outsider and knew it. In the back of my mind there was always that little discomfort.

That was then and this is now, and there’s really only one place I want to be an insider, and I am already there! Thanks be to God. It’s all good.

Next time you have an opportunity to go to a restaurant like that, I encourage you to go. But then, prepare yourself to enjoy your family and the blessing of good times together in a fancy place. Also, it may sound weird but be especially kind to the waitstaff. Practicing kindness does amazing things to an atmosphere - it’s priceless!
 

My oldest sister went here with her husband for a week.
Other videos - show the true extent - of things offered.
Again, it’s not something I’d want to do.
Go to Fatima, yes.
That pilgrimage would interest me much more.
 
I detect some spiritual pride, my dude. You seem to be bothered because you think you’re so much more spiritually inclined than those materialistic people splurging on $75 steaks. It’s like Catholic virtue signaling.

Just something to consider. In the meantime, I don’t think you need to be bothered. Just thank your brother for treating the family to a nice dinner. :+1:t2:
 
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It really troubled me in spirit - afterwards.
It humbled me in a way I didn’t like.
Has anyone ever gone through something like this before ?
I’m anything but a high roller.
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Umm… what is wrong with being humbled? If we are always humbled in ways we like, the world would be full of humility. The challenge of being Christ-like is to accept humility when we don’t like it.

Perhaps the word humble is not what you meant? Personally, I wouldn’t enjoy such an evening. I am not materialistic in that sense and would see it as a waste but… that is were I need to accept that if people are spending honest money, they have a right to their choices
 
I have had wealthy family members treat me.

I thank them for their generosity with all sincerity. I know them and know that they love me. This is one way of showing me their love.

Now we have an understanding that instead of giving me expensive gifts, that they donate the money they would have spent on charity.
 
I have felt exactly like seagull.

I am uncomfortable surrounded by oppulance and I feel it’s wrong to pay extortionate amounts for food. That probably sounds silly but it’s how I feel and it’s how I’ve always felt about such things.

I understand that sometimes we need to celebrate something in this way but it makes me feel bad too to be honest.
 
I understand.

Nothing makes you feel as awkward as being the recipient of an expensive gift.

As for expensive meals in restaurant, I think that what we are paying for is the chef’s skill, talent and hard work. I think if the meal is prepared exceptionally well, the chef deserves his or her pay.

I have an uncle who is a talented chef and he works hard perfecting his craft.
 
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Somebody did a fantastic job designing the place. I would hang out in the garden all day!
 
By the way, I am reminded of an interesting story that a Baptist Pastor shared. Before he was in the ministry, he and his family lived in California; he worked in construction and remodeling of homes. He worked for a lot of the rich and famous. In one home, the knobs to the bathroom sink were solid gold! He looked at them for awhile, then…he turned one of the knobs…oh my! Water came out of the faucet. The knobs to my faucet work that way (and quite well), too! I just wanted to share. It was a good story and the lesson was obvious.
 
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