Blinded eyes: Satan has blinded the minds or perceptive senses of people. Hence, they are unable to know the truth, receive the gospel, and understand the way to salvation. Blurred vision: Disciples who have been touched by the gospel continue to have blurred vision. “I see men, as trees walking.” (Mark 8: 24) Though the […]
Temptation is mentioned in the bible and has three important meanings and applications. Satan tempts: Satan tempts people by hooking to their lusts or desires to perform evil deeds – an enticement to evil. (I Corinthians 7:5; James 1:13-14) This is the challenge to choose between fidelity and infidelity, righteousness, or unrighteousness; truth and false.
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India adopted the constitution on 26 January 1950. That day is celebrated as Republic Day. Ultimate Lawgiver: God is the ultimate Lawgiver as He is the creator, Sovereign, Almighty, Righteous and Just. If humans, including the parliaments or kings, arrogantly think they are the ultimate authority, their laws would be dangerous. Law must be enacted
Lord and Saviour: When a person repents from sin, being sorrowful for sinfulness, seek to forsake old life, and receives in faith the vicarious death of Lord Jesus on the cross of Calvary followed by His burial, resurrection, and ascension; that person is born again and is spiritually transformed. Also, that person is snatched away
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In this parable, a man has a great harvest, perhaps an unexpected dividend from the share market. He thought he would extend his warehouses, and enjoy life for a long time. However, he will die and all he earned will be for the benefit of someone else. (Luke 12:13-21) Blunder One: He asked the wrong
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There was an interesting posting on WhatsApp: How can I tell the truth? Facebook blocks it; Twitter deletes it; Google hides it; YouTube bans it; Media censors it, Government forbids it. Ancient story: There was an emperor who had on one occasion a few sycophants gathered and discussed Brinjal (eggplant) and decided that it was
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It is not just about good choices, but appropriate choices that would not hinder our spiritual life, ministry, and God-given purpose. The author of Hebrews exhorts disciples to lay aside every weight that could hinder progress. (Hebrews 11:2) Wrong priorities: Some disciples get their priorities wrong, and that halts are delaying their pilgrimage. The priority
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In many malls and theatres, 3-D films are shown. Such movies give an illusion of three-dimensional solidity when the viewers wear special glasses. 3-D visuals are created by stitching together multiple 2D images or using multiple cameras. This technology is amazing, and children enjoy watching such short movies. However, in the Bible, Prophet Isaiah had
Resilience is the capacity to face crises boldly, mentally, and emotionally; then bounce back to the pre-crisis context immediately. Many people are defeated by mishaps, crises, sicknesses, criticism, or bereavement. They do not attain their full potential or pre-crisis status. There are others, a few who excel better after the crisis. Moses: He had to
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Dr. Helen Roseveare worked as a medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She was kept under arrest and suffered horrors including rape. “Through the long dark nights, she sensed the Lord saying, ‘These are not your sufferings. They’re Mine. All I ask of you is the loan of your body.” She continued to
