“Seeking The LORD’s Face!”
“Seeking The LORD’s Face!”(Rev.22:1-5).There is an African belief that if somebody on his siickbed dies facing the back of the bed it means he is angry with those he is leaving behind. And so each time the person turns his back to the people, those nursing him turns him to face the front as soon […]
“Let The Strong Bear With The Failings Of The Weak!”
“Let The Strong Bear With The Failings Of The Weak!”(Rom.15:1-7).It is sad some times to hear expressions like,“Strong man helep yi self,” and “Man for himself, God for us all.” In the past life within African villages was communal. What concerned one person concerned the community. A child belonged to everybody. Hence it was said, […]
“Living By The Golden Rule!”
“Living By The Golden Rule!”(Rom.12:17-21).“Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: ‘It is […]
“Of Choices And Consequences!”
“Of Choices And Consequences!”(Gen.13:8-18).Due to the quarreling between their herdsmen, Abram suggested to Lot that it was time they parted company. He behaved maturedly by asking Lot to make the first choice. He told Lot,“If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to the […]
“The Side-effect Of Plenty!”
“The Side Effects Of Plenty!”(Gen.13:1-7).Some times quarreling and hatred among family members/relatives/neighbours is generated by disparity in wealth distribution. The poor often accuse the wealthy for being responsible for their poverty through occultism.But our story is about two wealthy relatives. Although it was Abram whom God called, he left together with his nephew Lot. Years […]