S7E03 - A Proverb on TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OTHERS - “Bí yó ṣe èmi, bí yó ṣe ìwọ, kì í jẹ́ ká ṣu sóko a-láì-rójú.”

Episode Title: A Proverb on Taking Advantage of OthersProverb (Yorùbá): “Bí yó ṣe èmi, bí yó ṣe ìwọ, kì í jẹ́ ká ṣu sóko a-láì-rójú. ” Translation: It-might-happen-to-me, it-might-happen-to-you stops one from defecating on the farm of the person who has no time to tend it.Meaning: One should not take advantage of the weak, for no one knows what the future might hold.Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions about the act of defaecation (poo or faeces) in the context of an African proverb.Cultural background:In traditional Yoruba communities, without modern toilets, people would go into bushes to relieve themselves. Farmers might prefer to use untended or bushy farms for privacy and to keep their own farms clean.The proverb recognises the temptation to take advantage of a neighbour’s untended farm. At first, it may appear to target laziness, but it also highlights the reality of áìrójú (lack of time), which in Yoruba culture is something people pray against—asking God for enough time and space to live well.At its heart, the proverb teaches empathy and thoughtfulness:Biblical Connections & Applications:Proverbs 26:27 – “Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.” Actions have consequences.Matthew 7:12 – The Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”Ecclesiastes 11:1 – “Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.” What you sow, you will eventually reap.Proverbs 26:15–19 – Warnings against laziness, meddling, and trickery toward neighbours.LISTEN TO THE EPISODE: ✥ Our Website —⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.josephkolawole.org/omoluabi⁠ ✥ Other Platforms — ⁠https://pod.link/1550735589⁠ FOR MORE RESOURCES FROM JOSEPH & ANU OLA: Explore additional resources and content from Joseph and Anu Ola on various platforms:✥ Linktree —⁠ ⁠https://linktr.ee/josephola⁠⁠ JOIN THE OMOLUABI COMMUNITY: Stay connected with us as we journey together towards becoming true Omoluabis — people of character and wisdom. You can like our Facebook page at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/omoluabipodcast/⁠⁠⁠ or join Alive Mentorship Group at ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/alivementorship⁠. If you have African proverbs you'd like us to discuss in future episodes, you can submit them through our website — ⁠https://www.josephkolawole.org/contact⁠ or reach out on social media. Till next time, remain an Omoluabi.