If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.
Psalm 56 : 4
In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
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The Need to Redeem Time for Spiritual Investment
“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Eph 5:16)
The year is closing fast on us. For some people, it has been a fruitful year whereas others might wish the days which had passed could be redeemed to redo, repair or renew. One thing is clear. Time gone will never return like water is to the ground. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 38”
The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 37
THE ASHERS CASE
Recently, I read a fascinating leaflet produced by The Christian Institute (UK). It presented “The Ashers Case’ that was won by the Ashers Baking Company (“ABC”). I gained better understanding of important issues from this case. I was especially encouraged by how ABC’s owner – the McArthur family – stood firm on biblical principles despite opposition. In this article I share brief facts of the case and some lessons learnt. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 37”
Psalm 51 : 10
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
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Godliness… Sincerity…
The term “Christian” was first used by unbelievers in Antioch on the disciples of Jesus Christ (Acts 11:25-26). Some believe that it was intended to be a derisive term. Regardless of the intent of using this term, the fact is that there is an expected distinction between one who is a Christian and one who is not. Christians are reputed to be godly, and one essential mark of godliness is sincerity. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 36”
James 1 : 25
But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.
Psalm 86 : 15
But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, long suffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 35
Loving God (John 12:1-33)
In the Gospel of John, the Apostle John wrote to both believers of Christ, and unbelievers. He was addressing people who were very skeptical about Jesus, His words and deeds. As we read the twelfth chapter of the Gospel of John, we need to consider three main events which had, or were taking place. As usual, when things happen, there are different reactions or responses from different groups of people. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 35”
The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 34
Our Speech, always with grace, and seasoned with salt
James 3:6 says that the tongue, if used wrongly, is a fire, a world of iniquity’ (Jam 3:6). “The tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full deadly poison” (3:8). With the same tongue we bless God our Father (3:9), and with it we curse men who are made in the image of God. James says that it is not right for the same mouth to give forth blessing as well as cursing. Similarly, we do not expect a fountain to send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter water (Jam 3:11). Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVII : 34”