Dinah, the daughter of Leah and Jacob, was violated by Shechem (the son of Hamor, the prince of the land) and he wanted to marry her. (Genesis 34) When Hamor came to speak on behalf of his son Shechem and was willing to pay any bride-price. Jacob did not make a decision until his sons […]
People are addicted to wine, drugs, pornography, video games, and several enslaving habits. Many celebrities have become hapless victims. Many simple folks are lured into it. Some explore with an attitude that they have strong will power and could shake off any habit. However, the truth is the majority become victims. Even good things used
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A king holding a court to honour a scholar, gave a bag full of gold coins. As the king gave, one coin fell and rolled under the throne of the king. The scholar immediately bent, reached the coin by lying on the floor and retrieved it. The king was embarrassed, “As our guest, you need
People have great aspirations, ambitions, and dreams. Younger people aspire more and want to accomplish certain things in their lifetime. However, most cultures do not allow them to soar like eagles. They are like caged birds or birds whose wings are cut. Even family members could do this damage. Joseph’s brothers wanted to snuff out
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“How can God anoint another person when my son is available?” He forgot to ask this question when he was anointed to be the King of Israel. In fact, he was on a search mission to bring back the strayed donkeys of his father. (I Samuel 9) Saul himself was aware of his lowly status,
Present generation is termed as the post-Truth generation. They have no regard or respect for truth. “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares… there was no justice.” (Isaiah 59:14-15) Prophet Isaiah said that Truth stumbles in the public sphere, discourses and policies. 1) Superiority of
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There are sign boards that forbid entry of people. Adam and Eve were denied access to the Garden of Eden. (Genesis 3:23) God denies access to sinful people into Heaven. Apostle John writes: “Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.” (Revelation
There are many people who do not believe in literal hell. They argue that God is a loving God, and will not allow people to suffer. Foolishly, they do not understand the holiness of God. God who is Holy will not tolerate sin and punish sin. Loving God made provision for Salvation and Holy God
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Recently one celebrity said: “Marriage is an outdated institution.” Another said: “There is no happy marriage.” Lobbyists wish to redefine marriage: like giving legal status to homosexual marriages, live-in-relationships, polygamy, polyandry…etc. The Bible clearly warns: “Let marriage be held in honor among all.” (Hebrews 13:5) 1) Honouring God: God created the first human institution of
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One wallpaper in social media: “I cancel all the attacks and curses of the devil in the name of Jesus Christ.” Who is this person who cancels? Does he have authority? Is this wallpaper a ‘charm’ that will cancel curses of the owner of the gadget? Paul writes: “And you, who were dead in your
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