I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
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JERUSALEM: THE FOCUS OF POLITICAL AND MILITARY UPHEAVALS
Jerusalem is a very unique city. It has often been at the centre of the world’s attention. In fact it was in the news last week: The USA moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This unilateral decision has delighted Israelis but enraged Palestinians and the Arab world. Why? Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 21”
James 1 : 12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
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SWIFT to LISTEN
SLOW to SPEAK
The children of Israel trembled at the words of the LORD (Isaiah 66:1-2). It would have been just as wise if they trembled at their own words not because of the weight that their words carried, but because of the judgment with which God would mete out to those who spoke rashly, hastily, and hurtfully. Our Lord Jesus warns: “Every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned” (Matthew 12:36-37). Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 20”
Psalm 36 : 8
They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
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Motherhood
Motherhood is a very important and challenging role, and not all women are able to shoulder this great responsibility. A Christian mother has an even greater duty to ensure that her children are godly children. Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 19”
Ephesians 6 : 2-3
Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR SINS
Proverbs 28:13 – “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.”
This proverb contrasts what happens when we deal with sins foolishly, with what happens when we deal with them wisely. The two different ways of dealing with sin can be summarised in the words ‘covering’ and ‘confessing.’
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Ephesians 6 : 18
Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching there unto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.
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The Benediction
Every time we say “goodbye” to someone at the end of a meeting or get-together, do you know that you are sending the person a benediction? A benediction is a blessing that is pronounced at the end of a church service like: Continue reading “The Herald Weekly Vol XVI : 17”