"Before borders were fixed, ‘India’ was a European fantasy—a floating label for distant lands rich in gold and spices. But when Columbus reached the Caribbean, he didn’t just mistake it for Asia; he believed it was a lost biblical land, ‘where never mankind dwelt.’ This confusion birthed ‘India Superior,’ a colonial mirage that reshaped the map. From the East Indies to the West, European empires stretched the word ‘India’ across oceans, binding geography to ambition.

Many adults struggle with the tension between honoring their parents and acknowledging the pain of their upbringing. Scripture calls us to honor our father and mother—but that doesn’t mean pretending the past didn’t hurt. Real honor isn’t blind loyalty; it’s rooted in truth, boundaries, and healing. You can love and respect your parents without dismissing the emotional scars they may have caused. Maturity means holding both grace and truth together.

Discover how the timeless financial wisdom in The Richest Man in Babylon aligns with Biblical principles of manhood, stewardship, and responsibility. This post bridges practical money habits with spiritual duties, helping men walk in their divine role with discipline and purpose.