Of God and Mankind

Ecclesiastes 7:25-29 (AMPC)  “I turned about [penitent] and my heart was set to know and to search out and to seek [true] wisdom and the reason of things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [and what had led me into such wickedness and madness].   26 And I found that [of all sinful follies none has been so ruinous in seducing one away from God as idolatrous women] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is snares and nets and whose hands are bands. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her. 27 Behold, this I have found, says the Preacher, while weighing one thing after another to find out the right estimate [and the reason]–   28 Which I am still seeking but have not found–one upright man among a thousand have I found, but an upright woman among all those [one thousand in my harem] have I not found. [I Kings 11:3.] 29 Behold, this is the only [reason for it that] I have found: God made man upr...

John 16:33 (AMPC)   “ 33  I have told you these things, so that in Me (Jesus Christ) you may have [perfect] peace  and confidence. In the world you have tribulation  and trials  and distress  and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]”   Dear people of God, there are very many people who do not understand that whatever takes place in this physical world we see has first taken place in the spiritual realm, the unseen realm or unseen world.   At times, God allows people to see into the spiritual realm but it is just for us to understand that that realm exists and there is a connection between the spiritual unseen realm and the physical seen realm we dwell in.   Having said that, it is pertinent to note that anywhere you see conflict in any part of this world whether in a home between a husband and ...

Proverbs 13:5 (AMPC)    “A [consistently] righteous man hates lying  and deceit, but a wicked man is loathsome [his very breath spreads pollution] and he comes [surely] to shame.”   Dear people of God, a true test of a person’s character is his ability to keep commitments once made.   Many people do not realize that failure to keep your word on any matter whatsoever simply amounts to lying and the Bible says all liars will go to HELL – Revelation 21: 8 ,   27.   Whether it is a pledge you made in Church or to a worthy cause, a promise to a friend, relative, spouse, sibling or colleague in the office, you must keep your word otherwise you are heading to an eternal damnation if you fail to repent, confess and make amends as applicable.   Nowadays, it means nothing for people to make a commitment and break it.   This is why politicians all over the world are notorious for saying things they would never do but  keep coming back during electi...