Sadly, some people do not follow the Lord, observing the lives of some Christians. Their lives do not match the Biblical standards. Hence, it hinders someone’s faith, discredits the gospel, and brings disrepute to the Church. Paul boldly writes: “We put no obstacle in anyone’s way, so that no fault may be found with our […]
Opportunities could be lost, privileges could be abused, and talents could be buried because of ignorance and negligence. Paul pleads, begs, and beseeches believers not to receive the grace of God in vain. (II Corinthians 6:1) Paul is interested in the growth and welfare of the disciples, which is why he was so humble as
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When evidence is found for any accusation, a charge sheet is filed in the court of law. Weighing the evidence, the court of law pronounces judgment. The Lord brings a charge sheet against the Nation of Israel, the chosen people of God, with whom God had made a covenant. (Hosea 4:1-3) No Truth: Prophet Hosea
Some songs prayerfully express absolute dependence on the Lord: “I need thee every hour.” Yet, the song could be empty words like Ephraim. There is a scary phrase in the Bible that warns about abandonment. God rejected Israel, and He ‘let him alone’ to be independent of God. (Hosea 4:17) Stubborn calf: Ephraim was the
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One advertisement says: “Buy one and get one free.” Excited are children who get a double promotion in school, and so are corporate employees’ desires. A double portion of the Lord’s blessing is sought by many. Elisha wanted a double portion of the anointing that Elijah had. (II Kings 2:9) The Firstborn’s right is to
A nation’s status is determined by the standard of living of its people. There could be several parameters, including the GDP. How could the health of a local church, a denomination, or a local Christian community be determined? Paul gives us an insight: “But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of
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One Judge commented that the unemployed are like cockroaches, another politician mentioned that the immigrants are like termites, victims of riots are like puppies, and enemies are like rats. Many people condemn such an attitude as dehumanizing people and a violation of human rights and fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Faulty Worldview: A few
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In a restaurant, one puzzled customer said to another, “Why do you take one sip of hot coffee, and then one sip of cold juice?” He said, “Both go inside and get mixed and digested, so I mix it in the mouth itself.” What goes inside gets digested mostly, except for those who are sick.
A longing to belong is an emotional need of all humans. Each person likes to be accepted as a member of a group: family, friends, coworkers, language, ethnicity, profession, traditions, religions, etc. Irrespective of their status, age, and gender, it is a universal desire that influences a person’s physical well-being, emotional stability, and mental health.
Generally, the Scripture is given to read, listen to, memories, meditate, and apply. All these disciplines are helpful and should be diligently practiced. Nevertheless, Apostle John on Patmos was commanded to eat the scroll. (Revelation 10:8-11) A similar command was given to the prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel. (Jeremiah 15:16; Ezekiel 3:1-3) Disciples of the Lord
