"What Men Live By." A Short Story by Leo Tolstoy

A delightful and insightful tale about love, an angel, and giving.

[@moss6180]

I heard of Leo Tolstoy 5 days ago and yesterday came across your site . It was by accident. Totally mind blowing. Cannot believe how good the stories are. Thank you for doing this.

[@tinawelch3005]

A very effective narration for a Tolstoy treasure. Gratitude for the work of producing and sharing.

[@harshanid3636]

How in the world was this man only given accolades for 'War and Peace'?! These short stories penetrate deep unto my soul... Amen...Amen...

[@SM-cf3tt]

The peasant stories make their appearance in war and peace and Anna karenina

[@marlenachetwynd2925]

and no mention of these short stories in his famed books.

[@franceslynch8815]

Listening to Tolstoy is like renewing our soul. The essence and core of life and living is truly in our compassion and giving. Relevent today as it was centuries ago. Thank you for this treasure.❤

[@virginia7890]

Truly this is so Always loved to read my eyes grow weary now days Loved being read to whilst I was in school Loved to read out loud to my brothers and sisters growing up then to my children and grandchildren Taught them to make up their own stories.. They did and would gleefully Loved to share their stories with me. This is how I Grew into me.

[@franceslynch8815]

@@virginia7890 That's so nice😊

[@JaefarSABNW]

Function is where to help first. People need to stop assuming that people are poor, because of misdeeds or laziness. Patience and altruism unveil truths that would be missed otherwise.

[@Youtibeviewer]

True. There's a reason we have the phrase "filthy rich"

[@timeaaraouzou710]

Thank you for sharing these beautiful classics. From a time when (more) people still sought after God.

[@motorcyclelad]

May we not restrict God into our own design and image of who we thing God should be, and let God be who God truly is.

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Oh we are here love. Still loving . God seeks His own out and enters where He is welcomed.

[@gregwilson825]

Jesus’ commanded us “Love one another”. May we soon remember this before it’s too late.

[@chrisburton5584]

Amen

[@strictly45s6]

Don't forget we were created by the father. Not Jesus.

[@mrgetinge]

Leo Tolstoy reveals in this short story why God gave each man , woman and angel a unique talent and each were given their free will to use or misuse their gift. Tolstoy’s genius as a storyteller is showing how difficult it is for each of the 3 had their own material needs but each of the three main characters were able to show generosity and share their talent to help others. Tolstoy revealed his understanding why each man, woman & angel came to this earth…” What men live by…”…a true LOVE STORY.

[@Hannah-jk3dk]

A beautiful written out story that keeps you captivated

[@danasmith2247]

🩷☺️🙏🏻😌

[@irenadziovaliene7082]

Power of love and compassion! Touching story❤

[@user-ug7zo7uk1w]

Tolstoy's stories are treasure troves of spiritual wisdom . They are parables that lead us to the fullness of life. Russian literature is blessed by the likes of Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, Turgenev,Pastrnak and Solzhenytsin.

[@anitazygmunt8475]

This story touched my heart . Thank you for sharing.

[@marlenachetwynd2925]

Amazing I have lived so long and not heard these beautiful stories of Tolstoy the Russian CS Lewis until now.

[@nadeemfaizi9586]

CS Lewis learned it all from Tolstoy...

[@marlenachetwynd2925]

do you know that for a fact or is it your surmising? The Lion, the witch and the bed knob or the tales of Narnia I have yet to find in Tolstoy@@nadeemfaizi9586

[@chuckbeattyo]

@@nadeemfaizi9586 .....and Tolstoy learned it from.....

[@bobnodzo535]

If only the world could understand love is the answer not hate and war 🙏

[@sapevi]

I think most of us understand. But those who are in power don’t want peace

[@LVaderM]

War is what is best in men. Man is a sloth without combat

[@phonkyfeel1]

@@LVaderMyou state that opinion like it’s a fact. It’s ok to be confident, but don’t make the mistake of assuming confidence as being right or factual. At very best, your opinion is a suggestion-but far from fact. “Struggle” and “paying dues” are different than war and combat. I don’t believe that humans “need” to be at war these days. Are our minds SO weak and fragile that we just cannot still tolerate others differences?? The only combat I do is keep improving myself in spite of the instinct to be lazy. I don’t need to find a war to avoid being a sloth, to be a good parent. Etc etc etc. we don’t need more wars or more combat.

[@LVaderM]

@@phonkyfeel1 it's the edge of the knife that cuts. A microscopic slice of metal that divides molecules and atoms. Everything else is just matter.

[@chuckbeattyo]

@@sapevi They are merely lost. So lost, they need some help themselves, finding the way.

[@TheBestRussianLiterature]

Thank you for translating the book

[@ArtDoctor89]

I am realizing youtube is not the only way to grow my artistry. I am inspired by this piece of art to achieve higher levels of conscious independence in my studies❤❤❤

[@AJDC0106]

Heads up @38:52 if you're listening thru head/earphones there is a screeching sound that is TOO LOUD.

[@stevedevlin7511]

Underrated comment, thank you

[@thewanderingamerican5412]

Scared the living crap out of me though I was just listening on my google nest hub In the middle of the night! Had to go back and make sure it was there. . I have no idea why he put that in there.

[@Youtibeviewer]

Thank you 😮

[@jaywalshmusicandsong1736]

Probably not there on purpose. Unfortunate thing to miss while editing.

[@christinecarpenter7573]

😂

[@happybirdforever8445]

We are here on this planet to experience what love is. Love is ubiquitous because God (the Creator, All That Is) is love and God is with us!

[@vesselseternity3266]

Beautiful

[@junefelsinger5191]

I've always liked reading the short stories by Leo Tolstoy... all based on the lives of men.....and God's love for them....

[@christophlieding734]

Sometimes we find even on you tube great things. Danke for the upload and this story really touched my soul. I wish we all would be a little bit more like Simon so we could meet Michael and hopefully get a glimpse of God and feel bliss. Its been a long time for me to have seen an angel or did feel a small bliss. Going thru live feeling sorry for myself. But when I look around maybe I do see evil having all the wars and atrocities. Maybe I have to go out naked into the cold and learn my lessons. Brother Tolstoy was deep even though he was Russian. Good day to all from Germany.

[@cjf800]

What wonderful, inspirational stories from Leo Tolstoy. Thank you so much for uploading the stories and sharing them, bringing God’s love ❤️ to the world! 🙏

[@tarmbruster1]

I love this stuff... third story so far.

[@annedeline4421]

What a story!

[@dubinatub1]

Beautiful message

[@Lmr6973]

Love thy neighbor as thyself. We've all heard it and have said. Very few of us have put forth any effort in doing it.

[@culturedchic]

Beautiful ❤

[@jacobmacdonald4713]

Tears in my eyes, this summed up the essence of my religiosity better then I could ever have . Thank you and god bless you all ❤️❤️❤️

[@ritaplantamura6027]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@anilbaboolal9389]

God is Love ❤️

[@alvinlucywalk8317]

To LOVE is to WANT and RECEIVE Eternal LIFE trough CHRIST Crucification and IMMORTAL RESURRECTION and WISH IT to all, specially our “Loved Ones “”

[@cubankong75]

❤❤ God is love!! We should also love one another with out ceasing. ❤❤ Very powerful story 🙏 🙏 🙏 Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God Have Mercy on Me a Sinner!!!

[@prayerworks61]

Awesome is the mind and the hand of AMIGHTY GOD

[@alvinlucywalk8317]

In Man LOVE dwells for JEHOVAH IS LOVE WHICH IS LIFE ITSELF ❤

[@laila970]

How this story makes us aware of the dangers of our time and it's love of placing the individual first by demanding rights and ignoring the love of responsibilities. Thank you once again for a poignant reminder to brush away the trappings of modern city life.

[@grannygear1001]

I do not think it a sin to stand for God-given rights when necessary. But one must have a soul that belongs to the Saviour and a heart that loves to do it right. I thank the Lord we can still assemble with believers, read His Word, and worship Him and sing praises to Him without fear.

[@RawanShenasi]

Thank u so much❤

[@aamir-hk8px]

Stories with great dimensions.

[@almamclean8492]

I love this writing give me more wonderful authors

[@nonkululekobuthelezi3136]

Love heals all

[@briannall6232]

Praised Be to Jesus..... For providing these two baby girls.... God bless her...

[@zarinekharshiing2047]

Beautiful ❤️

[@feralbluee]

I get why some people believe in their God. But these are not ordinary people, but good and kind people who have their God in their souls. They truly know what to love and care for people and animals really means. Tolstoy felt that. 🌲☀️🐬🐞🦎🐟🐓🐖🎋🌱🌒

[@lyndacorbin5606]

F-

[@charlottehook1]

You don’t need to have a god to be a decent kind and honourable person.

[@harshanid3636]

​@@charlottehook1 You need Jesus to reach the Kingdom of God.

[@thewanderingamerican5412]

We are all ordinary people. We are full of love and sinners too. There is only one Way to God and that is thru Jesus Christ.

[@spacemonkey0077]

The point of the story is that people of any life station can choose to manifest the love of God or not. The difference between the atheist or the God-fearing is that one can choose to do whatever they please; rules changing to fit the circumstance. The God-fearing has a duty and responsibility of care, with rules they are not allowed to change because they belong to God.

[@banterj]

This was a great story,I enjoyed it very much.

[@cabilgibbs]

Powerful! Thank You Very Much.... Again!

[@lcarole3131]

A million ~Thank yous~ for this 💟

[@TheCLou111]

42:08 the three truths

[@harrietl2869]

Beautiful story I love these short stories ❤❤❤😊

[@irfanatta7548]

You're doing good work

[@ladyt1866]

This is my favorite one .

[@lizethvandermerwe6743]

Love this story. God is love❤

[@MrRW16966]

Thank you!

[@uiPublic]

Such an Angelic presence felt everywhere as I wanted aware that Spirit's scripted every Soul with basic Godly states of mind as Love, Faith and Hope only corrupted onto Self-loving, not Knowing what's Right else for Trusting all to helping own?!

[@m2chan]

Thank you .❤

[@joeylee2891]

Damn what a beautiful story. Had no idea. We should read this in church Sunday instead of sermon. ❤

[@oceanaoushn8803]

Wonderful Reading 🥰❤️

[@lesliehilesgardener6959]

All man and womans life experience can be beneficial for anothers Good

[@user-qr7sv6sc7d]

When we Love The almighty supreme Creator unconditionally without personal motivation and gain, serve Him as His servant then all the godly qualities will follow - truthfulness, compassion, humility, righteousness. ❤❤❤🛐🛐🛐

[@user-rc4ws2ds1r]

This beautiful story really touched my soul. Thank you for sharing. I can stand a few commercials. All you have to do is say skip. I feel sorry for people who don’t get to hear the story.

[@phyllisjackson4322]

What you do for the least of us you do for me.....

[@tarmbruster1]

Can you tell us where your art work comes from?

[@virginiaosie8131]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jaysmith2786]

There are many opportunities to help other who are in need and lost, not just by money, but like Michael - with his presence, work, and in words of God ( " ...if you love me, you will obey my commandments...) John 14:15-31. Not only Jesus showed us how, when, and why, but He explained it. We just need to learn and obey.

[@stellajacovides9676]

As an Orthodox nation , the strong Orthodox Christian faith is at the heart of these Russian writers and philosophers . The legacy of a strong and faithful country , families fully committed to Orthodoxy is revealed in the fruit that has been produced in them . Glory to God .

[@dorothyross9392]

Thank you for these stories. It seems that in every Tolstoy story I've heard by Tolstoy the men are spiritual and the women materialistic and hard. Just wondering what made him that way or what made it hard for these women he represents to let go.

[@dalysaviour6971]

💙

[@timwoods3173]

Think you

[@motzoh]

☦️🙏Sprosnikom

[@Austongold]

Toxic quantity of ads, just couldn't handle one every three minutes

[@mares3841]

🙏

[@noelkennon9969]

Whats up with that sound at 39 min

[@cherylnewman9187]

I decided it was to draw attention to the bright light

[@kennymonty8206]

I wish Tucker had asked Putin his opinion of this work.

[@denisereynolds64]

this is an amazing story, thank you. but just a story. i am not believing God punishes. God is all love

[@caraberton4537]

I behave, at times, like a cheap tramp ready for the evil one who lured me and was shocked where I knocked on the door. In my minds eye I'm vomiting in the man's eye. I repent oh Lord I please for forgiveness. Take this planted unused coin from my intimate organ of my woman's body, in the name of Jesus

[@douglasranck2131]

38:57 and announcing Ch 5 ?

[@shanti9040]

💖💖💖💞🙏🙏🙏

[@IndieGuvenc]

@49:40 does "stood as before" mean after he got rich or before in the beginning when the whole family was starving? Sounds like a mistranslation

[@DingbatToast]

When it said, "The roof opened up..." sounds like there would be a hole in the roof. But after the angel had risen, the hut "stood as before" meaning the roof was normal again. The hole had closed (if it were ever really there)

[@IndieGuvenc]

@@DingbatToast sucks they're in poverty, stood as before, at least their morals are intact- all that matters

[@JeremyHelm]

46:01, 46:09 what is not given to man to know his own needs

[@JeremyHelm]

What men live by, 46:52

[@JeremyHelm]

47:35, 47:42 not by care for themselves, but by love

[@JeremyHelm]

48:27 we live not by the thought we spend on our own welfare, but because love exists

[@JeremyHelm]

48:41 God does not wish for men to live apart, and therefore does not reveal what each needs for himself, but living united is revealed to each what all needs

[@JeremyHelm]

48:56 we think it is by care for ourselves, but it is by love alone

[@stuartnochance]

So many ads!!!!

[@sha2075]

The advertisements ruin the story! 3 ads in the first 9 minutes! Couldn't finish.

[@JOSEPHC777]

It was said, love thy neighbor and hate thine enemies,, But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? MATHEW 5:43- I firstly am pointing at myself here, and I know we all have the same Struggles be it in different scenarios and occasions, JESUS tells us to not only to love our neighbor, but to love our enemies also, yet I say in shame, we even struggle to love our neighbor, how then can we even begin to love our enemies,,? This is on the sermon on the mount,, starting with the Blessed's,, Poor in spirit,, they that mourn,, the meek,, Their's is the kingdom of heaven,, This,, This is what we need to understand The true meaning of this TRUTH,, and then something absolutely beautiful happens. Oh it means this,, oh it means that, lots claim, and many even say,, this is not for us, it's for the jews,, or,, it's for the kingdom,, and so on I tell you this,, if any man/preacher tells you that this is not for us,, they say for a reason What reason,,? THE LAW, is not gone, THE LAW, is still binding,, until heaven and earth pass,,!! And man don't like it,, by grace we're saved,, Through faith,, Yes correct,, yet he gets the biggest heavenly magnifying glass, and zooms into THE LAW past the eye, past the flesh,, straight to the heart,, Don't kill,, or your in danger of judgement,, errm,,, no,, If you're angry with a brother WITHOUT A CAUSE,, you're in danger of the same,,!! But ,, what,,?? Don't commit adultery,, I think I can manage that,, errm,, no,, Don't look to lust,, or you have committed adultery in your heart,,!! Wait a minute,, I thought you came to save us,, Not make that which we failed,, even harder,!! And by your standards,, I am a serial killing, chronic adulterer,, A,,a,a,,and that's only part way through,,!! And I can't do it,,!! And,, yes,, you are correct,, precisely You can't do it,,!! OK so,, the law is not destroyed,, but fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of the least of these commandments,, and teach men so, , He Shall be called LEAST in the kingdom of heaven, but,, Whosoever shall do and teach them, The same shall be called GREAT in the kingdom of heaven,,!! For I say unto you That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and pharasees, he shall in NO CASE ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.. Surely,,, you can see it,, can't you,,?? Well,, which of the above gets into the kingdom of heaven,,?? And which one does not,?? The one who breaks the least of them,, The one that does and teaches them,,?? Or the one who's righteousness does not exceed that of the scribes and pharasees,,?? I tell you TRUTH, the only one not making it is,, The one who's righteousness does not exceed that of the scribes and pharasees,, !! This whole section regarding THE LAW JESUS tells us,, BEHOLD I AM MAKING ALL THINGS NEW,, The next,,, Ye have heard it has been said, by them of old thou shalt not's,notes,, he tells us APART FROM ME YE CAN DO NOTHING.. I can go on and on but nobody will read anyway probably,, but this is the thing we need to understand,,, When we get the Blessed's RIGHT in its TRUE Meaning/context,,, and it is when we COME UNTO HIM AS CHILDREN,, humbly,, we do understand it,, forget man's wisdom or pastors opinions,, you run from them if they don't understand THIS,, TRUTH.... POOR,, is in NEED,, GOD,, is,, SPIRIT,,, get it,,,?? Blessed are they,, that know they are in need of GOD,, have come to an AKNOWLEDGEMENT that, they are wretched,, knowing just what we are,, as sinful prideful and boastful sinners,, and under a conviction of just who we have sinned against,, and we perish,, as nothing, With nothing whatsoever we can do of ourselves,,!! And brought to a MOURNING over our state, the state of all around us, and a state of our wretched selves in the EYES OF GOD,,!! Made meek, a litteral Brokeness,, that is so GOD given, we cant do this ourselves,,!! Why would we,,!! It feels absolutely disgusting,, GOD DOES THIS,, How is all this blessed, it is the worst brokenness that we know,,,!! Oh it is blessed,, because GOD SAYS TO THAT MAN WILL I LOOK, EVEN TO HIM WITH A BROKEN HEART AND A CONTRITE SPIRIT He looks at a work,, that HE WILL do in you for you through you,, As opposed to YOU thinking you can do any WORK to impress unto him,,,!! I can go on, and on,, But I leave you with this,,, THE ROCK IN WHICH WE BUILD OUR HOUSE UPON,,, IS ALREADY THERE,,PROVIDED AND IT IS FINISHED,,,!!! Let's not try to build it ourselves,,, Build our faith upon it,,, GOD BLESS,,,,,

[@DJK-cq2uy]

One big ad..pffft ..clickbait

[@pitaespinoza1474]

Great Story but I can’t handle the infomercials blasting right when I begin to fall asleep. Not fun at all.

[@markhuru]

The sad truth is that man should need god to understand what we are inside. There is no god it is we who are god by our own actions.

[@mikhailp7211]

Tolstoy has been banned in Ukraine along with Pushkin, Chekhov and other Russian classics as part of the ongoing "derussifcation and desovietization" campaign.

[@emailservices241]

That’s a shame.

[@wallyreyes8876]

That is evil. You don't get rid of good because of racism, ignorance is not bliss.

[@michaelvalentine4867]

Hay, the comments are to be about the story, not of love and Bible study .go to church for that. This is literature talk, thanks

[@michaelward878]

There are over 2,400 false man-made religions on the planet today and every body believes that theirs is the true one. Because of a transformation of consciousness I have Universal Consciousness and a spirituality written by the universe not man. The all seeing eye generation.

[@timothy4557]

Jesus is the Son of God. To believe otherwise makes Him a liar.

[@darlenecuker9711]

Unbelievable amount of ads every couple of minutes. Therefore I will not subscribe though the content is good

[@Powerneck]

Out of date,, Nonsense

[@Raul-bn5hl]

Wow