Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Jacob who was raised in a very strict Christian household. He was taught to believe that the best way to live was to intervene as little as possible in the lives of others. Jacob was a very intelligent and creative child, and he often found himself in situations where he felt that he should help or intervene. But, he was always reminded of his family’s beliefs and chose to stay quiet and continue to observe.
One day, Jacob was walking home from school when he noticed an older gentleman holding a cardboard sign that read “Can you spare some change?” Jacob paused for a moment and thought about what his parents might say if he offered the man a few coins from his pocket, but ultimately decided to remain non-interventionist and walk away without offering any assistance.
The next day, Jacob had the same experience. He noticed another man in the same predicament, asking for assistance. Jacob was starting to feel a bit guilty for not helping. He began to think about what he could do to help this man, or at least make his life a little bit better.
Jacob quickly decided that rather than interfering in a person’s life, he could help in a much more subtle way. He began by donating a few of his belongings to a thrift store near the man. He next started picking up small items from the store and delivering them directly to the man in need.
Jacob was amazed at the difference he was able to make with such small acts. He realized that intervening in someone’s life was not always necessary, and that by taking a step back and being a noninterventionist, he was still able to make a difference in someone’s life.
Jacob continued to be a noninterventionist throughout his life, and he was amazed at how much he was able to accomplish by simply observing and helping in small ways.
The moral of the story is that sometimes not intervening can be the best way to make an impact. Everyone has the power and potential to make a difference in the world, and it is important to remember that good deeds do not always require interference.