https://odb.org/2024/01/22/the-right-focus-3 The 72 followers of Christ who were sent out to proclaim the Good News were amazed that even demons flee at the name of Jesus. Please read Luke 10. It proves the divinity of Christ. But Christ cautioned them while it might be great to have authority over demonic forces; they should rejoice thatContinue reading “The Book of Life”
Category Archives: Christian character
Serving with humility
https://odb.org/2024/01/18/washing-feet-and-dishes Jesus washing His disciples’ feet is servant leadership in personam. You may read about this in John 13:6-17. It is a physical act, and the feet are the most dirty part of the body during those times as their footwear were usually sandals that are exposed to dirt and dust. Although symbolic, it isContinue reading “Serving with humility”
The past as an example
https://odb.org/2024/01/16/learning-from-mistakes-2 Paul used the mistakes of ancient Israelites to remind the Corinthians not to make the same mistakes (see 1 Corinthians 10:1-11). Likewise, we should look at our past mistakes and experiences as a guide and warning to us not to repeat them again. If not, there could be dire consequences. As an example, IContinue reading “The past as an example”
Servant leadership
https://odb.org/2024/01/15/the-greater-win Mark 10:35-45 records a conversation between John and James and Jesus. Basically, James and John asked to be seated at the right and left of Jesus in His glory – meaning to be the top leaders of the Kingdom of God. But Jesus replied that they did not know what they were asking. CanContinue reading “Servant leadership”
Success in God
https://odb.org/2024/01/12/gods-worker The narrative of Joseph in the Bible highlights the success he enjoyed because God was with him. See Genesis 39. The false accusation of Potiphar’s wife led him to be thrown into prison, and despite his adverse and unjust situation, he thrived. With God’s kindness with him, God granted him favour with the warden.Continue reading “Success in God”
Quiet faithfulness
https://odb.org/2024/01/04/the-quiet-breakfast-guy Work hard, mind your own business, and live out your faith as we wait for Christ to come again. That is the theme of Paul’s message to the Thessalonians. He backed it up with his own life example; he himself worked hard night and day so as to preach to them without burdening theContinue reading “Quiet faithfulness”
The Word of God
https://odb.org/2024/01/03/spotting-hope For those familiar with the creation story in Genesis 1, we know that God spoke creation into being. The LORD said let there be light, and there was light. Thus, to create, God used His words as spoken. This is opposed to the Big Bang theory that postulates that everything just evolved over timeContinue reading “The Word of God”
Meeting the needs of others
https://odb.org/2023/12/28/phillips-wish When we look around us, we will always find people who dedicate their lives to helping others, whether formally via an NGO or as a volunteer somewhere. They are not the norm. An exception to the general populace, but nevertheless, they are sincere and genuine. Many are non-Christians. What drives them? Probably their compassionContinue reading “Meeting the needs of others”
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